New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rafael Epstein
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Schenectady, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1896000
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rafael Epstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #46 of 361
- by tenure in Schenectady office peers
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rafael Epstein is registered as bar number 1896000 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rafael Epstein, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12309. Educational background: New York University School of Law (26,345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Schenectady, NY office peers
Most of the 361 NY-registered attorneys in Schenectady, NY outrank Rafael Epstein on tenure; this record sits at the 12th local percentile (rank #46). See the Schenectady attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #46
- City cohort
- 361
- Local percentile
- 12th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Schenectady
- Lawrence Thomas Dahlke admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Michael E. Basile admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Paul Briggs admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Debra P. Drescher admitted 1984 · 42 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Rafael compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,607 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Rafael Epstein is longer-tenured than 99%.
43 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,607 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,607 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 26,345 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1896000
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rafael Epstein
- City
- Schenectady, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12309
- Phone
- (518) 526-5359
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rafael Epstein's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure New York University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1983 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from Schenectady, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Rafael Epstein: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~362 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1983)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rafael Epstein licensed?
Rafael Epstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rafael Epstein admitted to the bar?
Rafael Epstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Rafael Epstein go to law school?
Rafael Epstein attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Rafael Epstein work for?
Rafael Epstein is associated with Rafael Epstein in Schenectady, NY.
Is Rafael Epstein in good standing?
No, Rafael Epstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.