New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Charles David Finkelstein
New England School Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Weston, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1480409
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Charles David Finkelstein has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England School Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Charles David Finkelstein has carried New York bar registration 1480409 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Charles D Finkelstein Attorney At Law, located in Weston, CT, ZIP 06883. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL LAW (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Charles David Finkelstein 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 David Finkelstein's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New England School Law's active-bar rate
Of New England School Law's 6 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England School Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1480409
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Charles D Finkelstein Attorney At Law
- City
- Weston, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06883
- Phone
- (203) 222-0718
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Charles David Finkelstein'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 Finkelstein licensed?
Charles Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Charles David Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
Charles David Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Charles David Finkelstein go to law school?
Charles David Finkelstein attended NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL LAW.
What company does Charles David Finkelstein work for?
Charles David Finkelstein is associated with Charles D Finkelstein Attorney At Law in Weston, CT.
Is Charles David Finkelstein in good standing?
Yes, Charles David Finkelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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