New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephanie Mergel Hadley
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in North Caldwell, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2456424
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Stephanie Mergel Hadley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #6 of 9
- by tenure in North Caldwell office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2456424 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephanie Mergel Hadley, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Stephanie M. Hadley LLC, located in North Caldwell, NJ, ZIP 07006. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (2,918 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Stephanie Mergel Hadley 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 Stephanie Mergel Hadley's 34 years since admission in 1992.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among North Caldwell, NJ office peers
In the small North Caldwell, NJ cohort (9 with admission years), Stephanie Mergel Hadley ranks #6 by tenure. See the North Caldwell attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 9
- Local percentile
- 56th
- Admitted
- 1992
Nearest tenure peers in North Caldwell
- Joseph Anthony Mecca admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Marc Alan Schwartz admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Valerie Zaloom Buccino admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Frank John Kunzier admitted 1988 · 38 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 Stephanie compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 4,775 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Stephanie Mergel Hadley is longer-tenured than 99%.
34 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 4,775 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,775 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
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,918 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2456424
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Stephanie M. Hadley LLC
- City
- North Caldwell, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07006
- Phone
- (973) 228-7519
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephanie Mergel Hadley's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1992 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from North Caldwell, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Stephanie Mergel Hadley: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~10 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1992)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephanie Hadley licensed?
Stephanie Hadley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephanie Mergel Hadley admitted to the bar?
Stephanie Mergel Hadley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Stephanie Mergel Hadley go to law school?
Stephanie Mergel Hadley attended Seton Hall University School of Law.
What company does Stephanie Mergel Hadley work for?
Stephanie Mergel Hadley is associated with Law Office Of Stephanie M. Hadley LLC in North Caldwell, NJ.
Is Stephanie Mergel Hadley in good standing?
Yes, Stephanie Mergel Hadley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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