New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins
Syracuse Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Niskayuna, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2177848
- NY reg #
The record in one line
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Syracuse Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins is registered as bar number 2177848 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Stephen Commins, Esq., located in Niskayuna, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12309. Educational background: SYRACUSE LAW SCHOOL (63 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 A. A. Stephen compares to fellow Syracuse Law School alumni
Among the 52 Syracuse Law School graduates in the New York register, A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Syracuse Law School alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 62% higher than 38% of 52 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
Syracuse Law School's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse Law School's 63 alumni in the New York register, 34.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% 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
- 2177848
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Stephen Commins, Esq.
- City
- Niskayuna, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12309
- Phone
- (518) 669-8104
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins'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 A. A. Stephen Commins licensed?
A. A. Stephen Commins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins admitted to the bar?
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins go to law school?
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins attended SYRACUSE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins work for?
A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins is associated with Law Office Of Stephen Commins, Esq. in Niskayuna, NY.
Is A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins in good standing?
Not currently, A. A. Stephen Douglas Commins's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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