New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Charles Leonard Copenhaver
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Bluffton, SC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1632660
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Charles Leonard Copenhaver has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Charles Leonard Copenhaver has carried New York bar registration 1632660 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Bluffton, SC, ZIP 29910. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Charles Leonard Copenhaver 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
Charles Leonard Copenhaver's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Charles compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Charles Leonard Copenhaver is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1632660
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Bluffton, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29910
- Phone
- (303) 589-3816
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Charles Leonard Copenhaver'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 Charles Copenhaver licensed?
Charles Copenhaver is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Charles Leonard Copenhaver admitted to the bar?
Charles Leonard Copenhaver's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Charles Leonard Copenhaver go to law school?
Charles Leonard Copenhaver attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Is Charles Leonard Copenhaver in good standing?
Yes, Charles Leonard Copenhaver holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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