New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Barbara Janet Schaffer
Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2029882
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Barbara Janet Schaffer appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Brooklyn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Barbara Janet Schaffer is registered as bar number 2029882 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Barbara J. Schaffer, PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 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 Barbara compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni
Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, Barbara Janet Schaffer is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Brooklyn alumni
Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 11% higher than 89% of 2,735 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
Brooklyn's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% 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
- 2029882
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barbara J. Schaffer, PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 962-1196
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barbara Janet Schaffer'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 Barbara Schaffer licensed?
Barbara Schaffer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barbara Janet Schaffer admitted to the bar?
Barbara Janet Schaffer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Barbara Janet Schaffer go to law school?
Barbara Janet Schaffer attended BROOKLYN.
What company does Barbara Janet Schaffer work for?
Barbara Janet Schaffer is associated with Barbara J. Schaffer, PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Barbara Janet Schaffer in good standing?
Not currently, Barbara Janet Schaffer's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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