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
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
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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
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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
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.
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
- City
- Mineola, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11501
- Phone
- (516) 571-0327
Education
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
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 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").
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