New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Deborah Stephanie Gordon

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2516896
NY reg #

The record in one line

Deborah Stephanie Gordon has held an active New York bar license for 33 years — admitted in 1993, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2516896
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Deborah Stephanie Gordon is registered as bar number 2516896 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1993, representing roughly 33 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School Of Law, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19104. Public records list 2 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Deborah Stephanie Gordon was admitted in 1993, giving 33 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Deborah compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Deborah Stephanie Gordon is longer-tenured than 69% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission — 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 31% higher than 69% of 4,467 fellow alumni

5–10: 112 fellow alumni (3%). Below this entry. 10–15: 307 fellow alumni (7%). Below this entry. 15–20: 509 fellow alumni (11%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,155 fellow alumni (26%). Below this entry. 25–30: 1,012 fellow alumni (23%). Below this entry. 30–35: 990 fellow alumni (22%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 382 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2516896
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School Of Law
ZIP Code
19104
Phone
(610) 710-9322

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Deborah Stephanie Gordon's current status is "Currently registered".

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

Deborah Stephanie Gordon is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deborah Gordon licensed?

Deborah Gordon is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Deborah Stephanie Gordon admitted to the bar?

Deborah Stephanie Gordon was admitted to the bar in 1993.

Where did Deborah Stephanie Gordon go to law school?

Deborah Stephanie Gordon attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Deborah Stephanie Gordon work for?

Deborah Stephanie Gordon is associated with Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School Of Law in Philadelphia, PA.

Is Deborah Stephanie Gordon in good standing?

Yes, Deborah Stephanie Gordon has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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