New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Simon Arthur Steel
University Cambridge University Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2655223
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Simon Arthur Steel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Cambridge University Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2655223 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Simon Arthur Steel, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Dentons Us LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CHICAGO.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Simon Arthur Steel still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Simon Arthur Steel's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2655223
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dentons Us LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 496-7077
Education
UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Simon Arthur Steel'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 Simon Steel licensed?
Simon Steel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Simon Arthur Steel admitted to the bar?
Simon Arthur Steel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Simon Arthur Steel go to law school?
Simon Arthur Steel attended UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CHICAGO.
What company does Simon Arthur Steel work for?
Simon Arthur Steel is associated with Dentons Us LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Simon Arthur Steel in good standing?
Yes, Simon Arthur Steel 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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