New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Scott David Lester
Georgetown Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Newport Beach, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1814755
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Scott David Lester has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Scott David Lester has carried New York bar registration 1814755 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Newport Beach, CA, ZIP 92660. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIV (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Scott David Lester 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
Scott David Lester's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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 Scott compares to fellow Georgetown Univ alumni
Among the 209 Georgetown Univ graduates in the New York register, Scott David Lester is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Georgetown Univ alumni
Years since admission - 209 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 38% higher than 62% of 209 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown Univ's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Univ's 235 alumni in the New York register, 50.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1814755
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Newport Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92660
- Phone
- (949) 285-2376
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott David Lester'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 Scott Lester licensed?
Scott Lester is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott David Lester admitted to the bar?
Scott David Lester's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Scott David Lester go to law school?
Scott David Lester attended GEORGETOWN UNIV.
Is Scott David Lester in good standing?
Yes, Scott David Lester holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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