New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein

Southwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Mineola, 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
1880269
NY reg #

The record in one line

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Southwestern 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
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Southwestern University
56.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1880269
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein has carried New York bar registration 1880269 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Nassau County District Attorney - Office Of Immigrant Affairs, located in Mineola, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11501. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (156 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, Silvia Pastor Finkelstein 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

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Silvia compares to fellow Southwestern University alumni

Among the 156 Southwestern University graduates in the New York register, Silvia Pastor Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Southwestern University alumni

Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 50% higher than 50% of 156 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 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

Southwestern University's active-bar rate

Of Southwestern University's 156 alumni in the New York register, 56.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%56.4%
Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1880269
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Nassau County District Attorney - Office Of Immigrant Affairs
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11501
Phone
(516) 571-0327

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein'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

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein'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 Silvia Finkelstein licensed?

Silvia Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Silvia Pastor Finkelstein admitted to the bar?

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Silvia Pastor Finkelstein go to law school?

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Silvia Pastor Finkelstein work for?

Silvia Pastor Finkelstein is associated with Nassau County District Attorney - Office Of Immigrant Affairs in Mineola, NY.

Is Silvia Pastor Finkelstein in good standing?

Yes, Silvia Pastor Finkelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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