New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

David S. Steinmetz

American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2023810
NY reg #

The record in one line

David S. Steinmetz has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

40 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
American University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University
68% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2023810
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David S. Steinmetz has carried New York bar registration 2023810 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 Zarin & Steinmetz, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 40 years, David S. Steinmetz 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 S. Steinmetz's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

40 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How David compares to fellow American University alumni

Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, David S. Steinmetz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

40 years vs. American University alumni

Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 646 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

American University's active-bar rate

Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%68%
American University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 66.2% 57.6% ▼ -13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2023810
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Zarin & Steinmetz
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10601
Phone
(914) 682-7800

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David S. Steinmetz'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David S. Steinmetz's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Steinmetz licensed?

David Steinmetz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David S. Steinmetz admitted to the bar?

David S. Steinmetz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did David S. Steinmetz go to law school?

David S. Steinmetz attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.

What company does David S. Steinmetz work for?

David S. Steinmetz is associated with Zarin & Steinmetz in White Plains, NY.

Is David S. Steinmetz in good standing?

Yes, David S. Steinmetz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.