New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Craig Lee Newman
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Staten Island, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2489599
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Craig Lee Newman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2489599 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Craig Lee Newman, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10306. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Craig Lee Newman still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Craig Lee Newman's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Craig compares to fellow Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Craig Lee Newman is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 54% higher than 46% of 1,307 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2489599
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10306
- Phone
- (917) 365-4562
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig Lee Newman'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 Craig Newman licensed?
Craig Newman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig Lee Newman admitted to the bar?
Craig Lee Newman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Craig Lee Newman go to law school?
Craig Lee Newman attended HOFSTRA.
Is Craig Lee Newman in good standing?
Yes, Craig Lee Newman 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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