New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Leah R. Edelstein
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2263804
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leah R. Edelstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leah R. Edelstein is registered as bar number 2263804 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kpmg Peat Marwick, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10154. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Leah compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Leah R. Edelstein is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 10% higher than 90% of 316 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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2263804
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kpmg Peat Marwick
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10154
- Phone
- (212) 872-5892
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leah R. Edelstein's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Leah R. Edelstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leah Edelstein licensed?
Leah Edelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leah R. Edelstein admitted to the bar?
Leah R. Edelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Leah R. Edelstein go to law school?
Leah R. Edelstein attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Leah R. Edelstein work for?
Leah R. Edelstein is associated with Kpmg Peat Marwick in New York, NY.
Is Leah R. Edelstein in good standing?
No, Leah R. Edelstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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