New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Arthur P. Schaefer
St. Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. 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
- 1499581
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Arthur P. Schaefer 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
- St. Johns University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Arthur P. Schaefer has carried New York bar registration 1499581 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 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY (171 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Arthur P. Schaefer 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
Arthur P. Schaefer'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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Arthur compares to fellow St. Johns University alumni
Among the 163 St. Johns University graduates in the New York register, Arthur P. Schaefer is longer-tenured than 96%.
50 years vs. St. Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 163 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 163 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 · August 2026
St. Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St. Johns University's 171 alumni in the New York register, 73.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1499581
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Arthur P. Schaefer's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure St. Johns University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1976 .
Same admission year (1976), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1976 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arthur Schaefer licensed?
Arthur Schaefer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Arthur P. Schaefer admitted to the bar?
Arthur P. Schaefer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Arthur P. Schaefer go to law school?
Arthur P. Schaefer attended ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
Is Arthur P. Schaefer in good standing?
Yes, Arthur P. Schaefer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.