New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Deborah Lee Stein
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Bethesda, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2108504
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Deborah Lee Stein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2108504 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Deborah Lee Stein, 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
Practice address is listed under Self-Employed, located in Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20817. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Deborah Lee Stein 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 Deborah Lee Stein's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Deborah compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Deborah Lee Stein is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 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 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2108504
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Self-Employed
- City
- Bethesda, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Phone
- (202) 213-8981
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deborah Lee Stein'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 Deborah Stein licensed?
Deborah Stein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deborah Lee Stein admitted to the bar?
Deborah Lee Stein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Deborah Lee Stein go to law school?
Deborah Lee Stein attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Deborah Lee Stein work for?
Deborah Lee Stein is associated with Self-Employed in Bethesda, MD.
Is Deborah Lee Stein in good standing?
Yes, Deborah Lee Stein 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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