New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Michael Santner
University Of Cincinnati College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Staten Island, NY. 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
- 2166452
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James Michael Santner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #279 of 1,107
- by tenure in Staten Island office peers
- Law school
- University Of Cincinnati College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2166452 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Michael Santner, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Minchew & Santner, LLP, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10314. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Cincinnati College of Law (110 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James Michael Santner still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Michael Santner's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Staten Island, NY office peers
James Michael Santner is earlier in the Staten Island, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #279 of 1,107 (25th percentile). See the Staten Island attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #279
- City cohort
- 1,107
- Local percentile
- 25th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Staten Island
- Grace Ann Acquafredda admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Joseph Patrick Albanese admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Philip Brian Bauch admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Christopher Hanson Benbow admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow University Of Cincinnati College Of Law alumni
Among the 99 University Of Cincinnati College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Michael Santner is longer-tenured than 97%.
38 years vs. University Of Cincinnati College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 99 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 3% higher than 97% of 99 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 · August 2026
University Of Cincinnati College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Cincinnati College Of Law's 110 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2166452
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Minchew & Santner, LLP
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10314
- Phone
- (718) 727-7700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Santner's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Minchew & Santner, LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure University Of Cincinnati College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Staten Island, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Michael Santner: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,108 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Santner licensed?
James Santner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Santner admitted to the bar?
James Michael Santner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Michael Santner go to law school?
James Michael Santner attended University of Cincinnati College of Law.
What company does James Michael Santner work for?
James Michael Santner is associated with Minchew & Santner, LLP in Staten Island, NY.
Is James Michael Santner in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Santner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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