New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld

University Of San Francisco alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in No. Hollywood, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2224749
NY reg #

The record in one line

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
University Of San Francisco

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of San Francisco
61.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2224749
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld is registered as bar number 2224749 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in No. Hollywood, CA, ZIP 91601. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO (107 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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 University Of San Francisco alumni

Among the 98 University Of San Francisco graduates in the New York register, Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. University Of San Francisco alumni

Years since admission - 98 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 10% higher than 90% of 98 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

University Of San Francisco's active-bar rate

Of University Of San Francisco's 107 alumni in the New York register, 61.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of San Francisco alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.7%
University Of San Francisco alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2224749
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
91601
Phone
(818) 824-4371

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld carries a "Suspended, 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 Gottesfeld licensed?

Howard Gottesfeld is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld admitted to the bar?

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld go to law school?

Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld attended UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

Is Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld in good standing?

No, Howard Jeffrey Gottesfeld carries a "Suspended, 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.