New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lewis Edward Amster
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1935. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1935
- Admitted
- 91
- Years in bar
- 1628981
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lewis Edward Amster's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1935 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 91 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lewis Edward Amster is registered as bar number 1628981 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 91 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Lewis compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Lewis Edward Amster is longer-tenured than 99%.
91 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school
91 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 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 · September 2026
The 1935 admission class today
Of the 569 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1935, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1628981
- Year Admitted
- 1935 (91 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lewis Edward Amster's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Lewis Amster licensed?
Lewis Amster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lewis Edward Amster admitted to the bar?
Lewis Edward Amster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1935.
Where did Lewis Edward Amster go to law school?
Lewis Edward Amster attended FORDHAM.
Is Lewis Edward Amster in good standing?
Lewis Edward Amster's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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