New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Vista, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5456835
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Geoffrey Keith Stauffer has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
80.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5456835
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5456835 on the New York register belongs to Geoffrey Keith Stauffer, currently in active 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 Stauffer Legal, Tax, And Financial Services, APC, located in Vista, CA, ZIP 92081. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Geoffrey Keith Stauffer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

10 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Geoffrey compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Geoffrey Keith Stauffer is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,424 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.4%
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5456835
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Stauffer Legal, Tax, And Financial Services, APC
ZIP Code
92081
Phone
(760) 227-5848

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer'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

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer'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 Geoffrey Stauffer licensed?

Geoffrey Stauffer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Geoffrey Keith Stauffer admitted to the bar?

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Geoffrey Keith Stauffer go to law school?

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.

What company does Geoffrey Keith Stauffer work for?

Geoffrey Keith Stauffer is associated with Stauffer Legal, Tax, And Financial Services, APC in Vista, CA.

Is Geoffrey Keith Stauffer in good standing?

Yes, Geoffrey Keith Stauffer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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