New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nestor Soto
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Astoria, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2196509
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Nestor Soto ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #38 of 251
- by tenure in Astoria office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2196509 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nestor Soto, 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 Nestor Soto, located in Astoria, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11103. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Nestor Soto 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 Nestor Soto's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Astoria, NY office peers
Most of the 251 NY-registered attorneys in Astoria, NY outrank Nestor Soto on tenure; this record sits at the 15th local percentile (rank #38). See the Astoria attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #38
- City cohort
- 251
- Local percentile
- 15th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Astoria
- Kirk L. Bigelow admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Areti Lavalle admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Maria Elena Nader admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Guy Barbieri admitted 1987 · 39 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Nestor compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 3,471 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Nestor Soto is longer-tenured than 95%.
38 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,471 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 5% higher than 95% of 3,471 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 · August 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2196509
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nestor Soto
- City
- Astoria, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11103
- Phone
- (718) 267-0032
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nestor Soto's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Nestor Soto licensed?
Nestor Soto is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nestor Soto admitted to the bar?
Nestor Soto's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Nestor Soto go to law school?
Nestor Soto attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Nestor Soto work for?
Nestor Soto is associated with Nestor Soto in Astoria, NY.
Is Nestor Soto in good standing?
Yes, Nestor Soto holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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