New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Douglas John Steinke
St. Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4361721
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas John Steinke has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. Johns University
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas John Steinke is registered as bar number 4361721 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 2006, representing roughly 20 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 Kennedys Cmk LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Public records list 5 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: ST. JOHNS 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
Douglas John Steinke was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Douglas compares to fellow St. Johns University alumni
Among the 165 St. Johns University graduates in the New York register, Douglas John Steinke is longer-tenured than 27% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. St. Johns University alumni
Years since admission — 165 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 73% higher than 27% of 165 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4361721
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kennedys Cmk LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 252-0004
Education
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Douglas John Steinke's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Douglas Steinke licensed?
Douglas Steinke is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Douglas John Steinke admitted to the bar?
Douglas John Steinke was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Douglas John Steinke go to law school?
Douglas John Steinke attended ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Douglas John Steinke work for?
Douglas John Steinke is associated with Kennedys Cmk LLP in New York, NY.
Is Douglas John Steinke in good standing?
Yes, Douglas John Steinke has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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