New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Theodore Frederick Shiells
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Dallas, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1950039
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Theodore Frederick Shiells appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of California Hastings College Of The Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Theodore Frederick Shiells is registered as bar number 1950039 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shiells Law Firm P.C., located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75225. Educational background: University of California Hastings College of the Law (336 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Theodore compares to fellow University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Among the 258 University Of California Hastings College Of The Law graduates in the New York register, Theodore Frederick Shiells is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni
Years since admission - 258 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 258 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of California Hastings College Of The Law's 336 alumni in the New York register, 76.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1950039
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shiells Law Firm P.C.
- City
- Dallas, TX
- ZIP Code
- 75225
- Phone
- (214) 744-3557
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Theodore Frederick Shiells's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Theodore Shiells licensed?
Theodore Shiells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Theodore Frederick Shiells admitted to the bar?
Theodore Frederick Shiells's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Theodore Frederick Shiells go to law school?
Theodore Frederick Shiells attended University of California Hastings College of the Law.
What company does Theodore Frederick Shiells work for?
Theodore Frederick Shiells is associated with Shiells Law Firm P.C. in Dallas, TX.
Is Theodore Frederick Shiells in good standing?
Not currently, Theodore Frederick Shiells's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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