New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Ronald C. Santopadre

St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4300372
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ronald C. Santopadre has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St. John'S University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. John'S University
73% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4300372
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ronald C. Santopadre carries New York bar registration 4300372, an established, active practitioner in 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 Podell, Schwartz, Schechter & Banfield, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10158. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Ronald C. Santopadre remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Ronald C. Santopadre was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Ronald compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni

Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Ronald C. Santopadre is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

21 years vs. St. John'S University alumni

Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school

21 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,086 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · May 2026

St. John'S University's active-bar rate

Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%73%
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2005 admission class today

Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 66.2% 82.9% ▲ +25.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4300372
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Podell, Schwartz, Schechter & Banfield, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10158
Phone
(212) 883-6500

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ronald C. Santopadre'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Ronald C. Santopadre'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 Ronald Santopadre licensed?

Ronald Santopadre is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ronald C. Santopadre admitted to the bar?

Ronald C. Santopadre was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Ronald C. Santopadre go to law school?

Ronald C. Santopadre attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.

What company does Ronald C. Santopadre work for?

Ronald C. Santopadre is associated with Podell, Schwartz, Schechter & Banfield, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Ronald C. Santopadre in good standing?

Yes, Ronald C. Santopadre holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.