New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Peter Charles Schaefer
Syracuse University College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 2009173
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Charles Schaefer has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Charles Schaefer has carried New York bar registration 2009173 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Schaefer Bankruptcy Law, P.C., located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13203. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (118 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Peter Charles Schaefer 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
Peter Charles Schaefer's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Syracuse University College alumni
Among the 109 Syracuse University College graduates in the New York register, Peter Charles Schaefer is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Syracuse University College alumni
Years since admission - 109 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 17% higher than 83% of 109 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University College's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College's 118 alumni in the New York register, 61.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2009173
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schaefer Bankruptcy Law, P.C.
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13203
- Phone
- (315) 478-2020
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Charles Schaefer's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Schaefer licensed?
Peter Schaefer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Charles Schaefer admitted to the bar?
Peter Charles Schaefer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Peter Charles Schaefer go to law school?
Peter Charles Schaefer attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.
What company does Peter Charles Schaefer work for?
Peter Charles Schaefer is associated with Schaefer Bankruptcy Law, P.C. in Syracuse, NY.
Is Peter Charles Schaefer in good standing?
Yes, Peter Charles Schaefer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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