New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum

Hofstra University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. 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
2042265
NY reg #

The record in one line

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

40 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra University School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
Hofstra University School Of Law
82.6% active rate
Registration
2042265
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum has carried New York bar registration 2042265 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (920 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 40 years, Peggy Joy Gartenbaum has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

40 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

How Peggy compares to fellow Hofstra University School Of Law alumni

Among the 6,882 Hofstra University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peggy Joy Gartenbaum is longer-tenured than 99%.

40 years vs. Hofstra University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 6,882 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 6,882 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 · August 2026

Hofstra University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Hofstra University School Of Law's 920 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Hofstra University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%82.6%
Hofstra University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2042265
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum'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 Peggy Gartenbaum licensed?

Peggy Gartenbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peggy Joy Gartenbaum admitted to the bar?

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Peggy Joy Gartenbaum go to law school?

Peggy Joy Gartenbaum attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Peggy Joy Gartenbaum in good standing?

Yes, Peggy Joy Gartenbaum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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