New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Willa Christine Obel
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5186598
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Willa Christine Obel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2013 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 13 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Willa Christine Obel is registered as bar number 5186598 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Willa compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Willa Christine Obel is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 96% higher than 4% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5186598
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2025
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (202) 879-9959
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Willa Christine Obel's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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Willa Christine Obel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willa Obel licensed?
Willa Obel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Willa Christine Obel admitted to the bar?
Willa Christine Obel has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Willa Christine Obel go to law school?
Willa Christine Obel attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Is Willa Christine Obel in good standing?
No, Willa Christine Obel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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