New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Garland Temple Stephens

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2567162
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Garland Temple Stephens ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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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
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law
70.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2567162
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2567162 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Garland Temple Stephens, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Blue Peak Law Group LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77098. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Missouri Columbia School of Law (43 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Garland Temple Stephens 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 Garland Temple Stephens's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

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

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

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law's 43 alumni in the New York register, 70.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.5%
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2567162
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Blue Peak Law Group LLP
ZIP Code
77098
Phone
(832) 387-7696

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Garland Temple Stephens'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

Garland Temple Stephens'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 Garland Stephens licensed?

Garland Stephens is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Garland Temple Stephens admitted to the bar?

Garland Temple Stephens's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Garland Temple Stephens go to law school?

Garland Temple Stephens attended University of Missouri Columbia School of Law.

What company does Garland Temple Stephens work for?

Garland Temple Stephens is associated with Blue Peak Law Group LLP in Houston, TX.

Is Garland Temple Stephens in good standing?

Yes, Garland Temple Stephens holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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