New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Melvin Finkelstein
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1953. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1953
- Admitted
- 73
- Years in bar
- 1578343
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Melvin Finkelstein carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1953 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 73 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Melvin Finkelstein is registered as bar number 1578343 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 73 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Howard compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Howard Melvin Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
73 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
73 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1953 admission class today
Of the 1,415 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1953, 1.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1578343
- Year Admitted
- 1953 (73 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Melvin Finkelstein's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Howard Melvin Finkelstein carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Finkelstein licensed?
Howard Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Melvin Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
Howard Melvin Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1953.
Where did Howard Melvin Finkelstein go to law school?
Howard Melvin Finkelstein attended SYRACUSE.
Is Howard Melvin Finkelstein in good standing?
No, Howard Melvin Finkelstein carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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