New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jeffrey Scott Scharff
Univ Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1984574
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jeffrey Scott Scharff has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jeffrey Scott Scharff has carried New York bar registration 1984574 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 Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA (99 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Jeffrey Scott Scharff 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
Jeffrey Scott Scharff's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jeffrey compares to fellow Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 86 Univ Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey Scott Scharff is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 49% higher than 51% of 86 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of North Carolina's 99 alumni in the New York register, 52.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1984574
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 625-3614
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey Scott Scharff'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 Jeffrey Scharff licensed?
Jeffrey Scharff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey Scott Scharff admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey Scott Scharff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Jeffrey Scott Scharff go to law school?
Jeffrey Scott Scharff attended UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Jeffrey Scott Scharff work for?
Jeffrey Scott Scharff is associated with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Jeffrey Scott Scharff in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey Scott Scharff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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