New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Arnold I. Bernstein
University Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1255934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Arnold I. Bernstein has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Arnold I. Bernstein has carried New York bar registration 1255934 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
Practice address is listed under Bernstein & Bernstein, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10607. Educational background: UNIVERSITY BUFFALO (40 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Arnold I. Bernstein 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
Arnold I. Bernstein's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Buffalo's 40 alumni in the New York register, 32.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1255934
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bernstein & Bernstein
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10607
- Phone
- (914) 997-6400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Arnold I. Bernstein'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 Arnold Bernstein licensed?
Arnold Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Arnold I. Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Arnold I. Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Arnold I. Bernstein go to law school?
Arnold I. Bernstein attended UNIVERSITY BUFFALO.
What company does Arnold I. Bernstein work for?
Arnold I. Bernstein is associated with Bernstein & Bernstein in White Plains, NY.
Is Arnold I. Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Arnold I. Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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