New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sheldon Simon Ornstein
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958, registered office in Bayside, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1460286
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sheldon Simon Ornstein carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1958 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 68 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #1 of 183
- by tenure in Bayside office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sheldon Simon Ornstein is registered as bar number 1460286 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ornstein & Ornstein PC, located in Bayside, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11364. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,418 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 Bayside, NY office peers
Sheldon Simon Ornstein is toward the newer end of Bayside, NY's NY register cohort: #1 of 183 by years since admission. See the Bayside attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 183
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1958
Nearest tenure peers in Bayside
- William Schmidt admitted 1959 · 67 yr
- Herman Horn admitted 1960 · 66 yr
- Howard Schaerf admitted 1966 · 60 yr
- Terry S. Triades admitted 1966 · 60 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Sheldon compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,325 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Sheldon Simon Ornstein is longer-tenured than 99%.
68 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,325 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,325 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 · August 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1958 admission class today
Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1460286
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ornstein & Ornstein PC
- City
- Bayside, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11364
- Phone
- (718) 778-5456
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sheldon Simon Ornstein's current status, "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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1958 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1958), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1958 whose listed office city differs from Bayside, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sheldon Ornstein licensed?
Sheldon Ornstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sheldon Simon Ornstein admitted to the bar?
Sheldon Simon Ornstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.
Where did Sheldon Simon Ornstein go to law school?
Sheldon Simon Ornstein attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Sheldon Simon Ornstein work for?
Sheldon Simon Ornstein is associated with Ornstein & Ornstein PC in Bayside, NY.
Is Sheldon Simon Ornstein in good standing?
No, Sheldon Simon Ornstein carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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