New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Craig L. Sheldon
University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Long Island City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1966720
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Craig L. Sheldon has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #50 of 536
- by tenure in Long Island City office peers
- Law school
- University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Craig L. Sheldon has carried New York bar registration 1966720 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under 2-21 Malt Drive, located in Long Island City, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11101. Educational background: University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (68 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Craig L. Sheldon 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
Craig L. Sheldon's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Long Island City, NY office peers
Most of the 536 NY-registered attorneys in Long Island City, NY outrank Craig L. Sheldon on tenure; this record sits at the 9th local percentile (rank #50). See the Long Island City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #50
- City cohort
- 536
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Long Island City
- Kate D. Christoforatos admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Scott Dunn admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Michael A. Mauro admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Peter J. Muscianisi admitted 1985 · 41 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Craig compares to fellow University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco alumni
Among the 56 University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco graduates in the New York register, Craig L. Sheldon is longer-tenured than 98%.
41 years vs. University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco alumni
Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 2% higher than 98% of 56 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 · August 2026
University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco's active-bar rate
Of University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco's 68 alumni in the New York register, 98.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1966720
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- 2-21 Malt Drive
- City
- Long Island City, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11101
- Phone
- (917) 921-0843
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig L. Sheldon's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of California College Of The Law, San Francisco alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from Long Island City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Craig L. Sheldon: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~537 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1985)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Craig Sheldon licensed?
Craig Sheldon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig L. Sheldon admitted to the bar?
Craig L. Sheldon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Craig L. Sheldon go to law school?
Craig L. Sheldon attended University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.
What company does Craig L. Sheldon work for?
Craig L. Sheldon is associated with 2-21 Malt Drive in Long Island City, NY.
Is Craig L. Sheldon in good standing?
Yes, Craig L. Sheldon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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