New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Howard Kirsch

St. Johns University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Smithtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1301340
NY reg #

The record in one line

Howard Kirsch appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

55 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
St. Johns University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. Johns University School Of Law
78.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1301340
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Howard Kirsch is registered as bar number 1301340 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Howard Kirsch Esq., located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: St. Johns University School of Law (2,190 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Howard compares to fellow St. Johns University School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,558 St. Johns University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Howard Kirsch is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

55 years vs. St. Johns University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,558 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,558 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

St. Johns University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of St. Johns University School Of Law's 2,190 alumni in the New York register, 78.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

St. Johns University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.4%
St. Johns University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1301340
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Howard Kirsch Esq.
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11787
Phone
(718) 237-0712

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Howard Kirsch's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Kirsch is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Howard Kirsch licensed?

Howard Kirsch is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Howard Kirsch admitted to the bar?

Howard Kirsch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Howard Kirsch go to law school?

Howard Kirsch attended St. Johns University School of Law.

What company does Howard Kirsch work for?

Howard Kirsch is associated with Howard Kirsch Esq. in Smithtown, NY.

Is Howard Kirsch in good standing?

Not currently, Howard Kirsch's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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