New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jonathan Louis Scher
Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Garden City, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2672012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Jonathan Louis Scher ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2672012 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jonathan Louis Scher, 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 The Scher Law Firm, LLP, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Jonathan Louis Scher 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 Jonathan Louis Scher's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Jonathan compares to fellow Hofstra Law School alumni
Among the 591 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, Jonathan Louis Scher is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni
Years since admission - 591 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 20% higher than 80% of 591 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 · May 2026
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2672012
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Scher Law Firm, LLP
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 746-5040
Education
HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jonathan Louis Scher'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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Jonathan Louis Scher's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jonathan Scher licensed?
Jonathan Scher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jonathan Louis Scher admitted to the bar?
Jonathan Louis Scher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Jonathan Louis Scher go to law school?
Jonathan Louis Scher attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Jonathan Louis Scher work for?
Jonathan Louis Scher is associated with The Scher Law Firm, LLP in Garden City, NY.
Is Jonathan Louis Scher in good standing?
Yes, Jonathan Louis Scher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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