New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Anthony J. Leitner
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1166792
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Anthony J. Leitner has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Anthony J. Leitner has carried New York bar registration 1166792 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 56 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (570 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Anthony J. Leitner 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
Anthony J. Leitner's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 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 Anthony compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 422 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, Anthony J. Leitner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 422 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 570 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1166792
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Anthony J. Leitner'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 Anthony Leitner licensed?
Anthony Leitner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Anthony J. Leitner admitted to the bar?
Anthony J. Leitner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Anthony J. Leitner go to law school?
Anthony J. Leitner attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Is Anthony J. Leitner in good standing?
Yes, Anthony J. Leitner 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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