New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Stephen Blair Ackerman

Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2723351
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Stephen Blair Ackerman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Pace

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Pace
63.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2723351
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2723351 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Blair Ackerman, 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 Stephen B Ackerman, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12603. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Stephen Blair Ackerman 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 Stephen Blair Ackerman's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Stephen compares to fellow Pace alumni

Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, Stephen Blair Ackerman is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Pace alumni

Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 52% higher than 48% of 464 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

Pace's active-bar rate

Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Pace alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.6%
Pace alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2723351
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Stephen B Ackerman
County
Dutchess
ZIP Code
12603
Phone
(845) 452-5863

Education

PACE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Blair Ackerman'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

Stephen Blair Ackerman'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 Stephen Ackerman licensed?

Stephen Ackerman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Blair Ackerman admitted to the bar?

Stephen Blair Ackerman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Stephen Blair Ackerman go to law school?

Stephen Blair Ackerman attended PACE.

What company does Stephen Blair Ackerman work for?

Stephen Blair Ackerman is associated with Stephen B Ackerman in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Is Stephen Blair Ackerman in good standing?

Yes, Stephen Blair Ackerman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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