New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Barney Samelstein
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1939. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1939
- Admitted
- 87
- Years in bar
- 1467844
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Barney Samelstein's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1939 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 87 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Barney Samelstein is registered as bar number 1467844 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 87 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Barney compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,136 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Barney Samelstein is longer-tenured than 99%.
87 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
87 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 1939 admission class today
Of the 580 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1939, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1467844
- Year Admitted
- 1939 (87 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barney Samelstein's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barney Samelstein licensed?
Barney Samelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barney Samelstein admitted to the bar?
Barney Samelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1939.
Where did Barney Samelstein go to law school?
Barney Samelstein attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
Is Barney Samelstein in good standing?
Barney Samelstein's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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