New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Hector Luis Santiago
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Kew Gardens, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1921824
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Hector Luis Santiago has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Hector Luis Santiago has carried New York bar registration 1921824 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Hector L Santiago, Attorney At Law, located in Kew Gardens, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11415. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Hector Luis Santiago has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Hector Luis Santiago's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Hector compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Hector Luis Santiago is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1921824
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hector L Santiago, Attorney At Law
- City
- Kew Gardens, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11415
- Phone
- (718) 793-0008
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hector Luis Santiago'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 Hector Santiago licensed?
Hector Santiago is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hector Luis Santiago admitted to the bar?
Hector Luis Santiago's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Hector Luis Santiago go to law school?
Hector Luis Santiago attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Hector Luis Santiago work for?
Hector Luis Santiago is associated with Hector L Santiago, Attorney At Law in Kew Gardens, NY.
Is Hector Luis Santiago in good standing?
Yes, Hector Luis Santiago holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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