New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Benjamin Saffran Cranston
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5572524
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Benjamin Saffran Cranston has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5572524 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Saffran Cranston, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Phillips Lytle LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Saffran Cranston is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Benjamin Saffran Cranston sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Benjamin compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Saffran Cranston is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 79% higher than 21% of 2,370 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5572524
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips Lytle LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-7079
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Saffran Cranston'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 Benjamin Cranston licensed?
Benjamin Cranston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Saffran Cranston admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Saffran Cranston has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Benjamin Saffran Cranston go to law school?
Benjamin Saffran Cranston attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Benjamin Saffran Cranston work for?
Benjamin Saffran Cranston is associated with Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Benjamin Saffran Cranston in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Saffran Cranston 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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