New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Alan Zander Scharf
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1287556
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Alan Zander Scharf has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Alan Zander Scharf has carried New York bar registration 1287556 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, Alan Zander Scharf has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Alan Zander Scharf's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Alan compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Alan Zander Scharf is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1287556
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 640-8575
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alan Zander Scharf's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Alan Scharf licensed?
Alan Scharf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alan Zander Scharf admitted to the bar?
Alan Zander Scharf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Alan Zander Scharf go to law school?
Alan Zander Scharf attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
Is Alan Zander Scharf in good standing?
Yes, Alan Zander Scharf holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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