New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Leo Adam Finston

Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Newark, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2465805
NY reg #

The record in one line

Leo Adam Finston appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

34 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Benjamin Cardozo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin Cardozo
59.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2465805
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Leo Adam Finston is registered as bar number 2465805 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under United States Department Of Justice/ Eoir, located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Leo compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni

Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Leo Adam Finston is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 66% higher than 34% of 267 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate

Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.8%
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2465805
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
United States Department Of Justice/ Eoir
ZIP Code
07102
Phone
(973) 645-3524

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Leo Adam Finston's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Leo Adam Finston is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leo Finston licensed?

Leo Finston is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Leo Adam Finston admitted to the bar?

Leo Adam Finston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Leo Adam Finston go to law school?

Leo Adam Finston attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.

What company does Leo Adam Finston work for?

Leo Adam Finston is associated with United States Department Of Justice/ Eoir in Newark, NJ.

Is Leo Adam Finston in good standing?

Not currently, Leo Adam Finston's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.