New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell
University Of Colorado alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Broomfield, CO. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2273688
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #7 of 38
- by tenure in Broomfield office peers
- Law school
- University Of Colorado
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2273688 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Broomfield, CO, ZIP 80020. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO (102 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Broomfield, CO office peers
Within Broomfield, CO's 38-attorney local set, Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell is #7 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Broomfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #7
- City cohort
- 38
- Local percentile
- 16th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Broomfield
- Claire Cook Hooley admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Eric Jonsen admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- James Edward Ludvik admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Jeremiah J. Mcintyre admitted 1981 · 45 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Velveta compares to fellow University Of Colorado alumni
Among the 68 University Of Colorado graduates in the New York register, Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell is longer-tenured than 82%.
37 years vs. University Of Colorado alumni
Years since admission - 68 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 18% higher than 82% of 68 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 · August 2026
University Of Colorado's active-bar rate
Of University Of Colorado's 102 alumni in the New York register, 55.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2273688
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Broomfield, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80020
- Phone
- (303) 460-0711
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Colorado alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 .
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Broomfield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell: closest NY bar admission year outside CO, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~39 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1989)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Velveta Golightly Howell licensed?
Velveta Golightly Howell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell admitted to the bar?
Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell go to law school?
Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell attended UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO.
Is Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell in good standing?
Yes, Velveta Patrice Golightly Howell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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