New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Clifton S. Elgarten
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1675107
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Clifton S. Elgarten has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clifton S. Elgarten has carried New York bar registration 1675107 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 Crowell & Moring, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Clifton S. Elgarten 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
Clifton S. Elgarten's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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
How Clifton compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Clifton S. Elgarten is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,529 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1675107
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Crowell & Moring
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 624-2523
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clifton S. Elgarten'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 Clifton Elgarten licensed?
Clifton Elgarten is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clifton S. Elgarten admitted to the bar?
Clifton S. Elgarten's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Clifton S. Elgarten go to law school?
Clifton S. Elgarten attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Clifton S. Elgarten work for?
Clifton S. Elgarten is associated with Crowell & Moring in Washington, DC.
Is Clifton S. Elgarten in good standing?
Yes, Clifton S. Elgarten 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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