New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jay Robert Handwerger
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958, registered office in San Diego, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1130061
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jay Robert Handwerger has spent 68 years on the register since admission in 1958, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 68 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jay Robert Handwerger has carried New York bar registration 1130061 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 Jay R Handwerger, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92122. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 68 years, Jay Robert Handwerger 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
Jay Robert Handwerger's 68 years since a 1958 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
68 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jay compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jay Robert Handwerger is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
68 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1958 admission class today
Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 5.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1130061
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jay R Handwerger
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92122
- Phone
- (858) 229-0340
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay Robert Handwerger'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 Jay Handwerger licensed?
Jay Handwerger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Robert Handwerger admitted to the bar?
Jay Robert Handwerger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.
Where did Jay Robert Handwerger go to law school?
Jay Robert Handwerger attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Jay Robert Handwerger work for?
Jay Robert Handwerger is associated with Jay R Handwerger in San Diego, CA.
Is Jay Robert Handwerger in good standing?
Yes, Jay Robert Handwerger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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