New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Jay Schoenwald
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Melville, NY. 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
- 1664606
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Jay Schoenwald 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
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Jay Schoenwald has carried New York bar registration 1664606 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
Practice address is listed under Schoenwald & Schoenwald P C, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, David Jay Schoenwald 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
David Jay Schoenwald'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 David compares to fellow Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Jay Schoenwald is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,317 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
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 1664606
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schoenwald & Schoenwald P C
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 423-7373
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Jay Schoenwald'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 David Schoenwald licensed?
David Schoenwald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Jay Schoenwald admitted to the bar?
David Jay Schoenwald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did David Jay Schoenwald go to law school?
David Jay Schoenwald attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
What company does David Jay Schoenwald work for?
David Jay Schoenwald is associated with Schoenwald & Schoenwald P C in Melville, NY.
Is David Jay Schoenwald in good standing?
Yes, David Jay Schoenwald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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