New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen Elliot Appell
Rutgers Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1261858
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Elliot Appell has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Elliot Appell has carried New York bar registration 1261858 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
Even after 57 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS NEWARK (822 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Stephen Elliot Appell 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
Stephen Elliot Appell's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Stephen compares to fellow Rutgers Newark alumni
Among the 423 Rutgers Newark graduates in the New York register, Stephen Elliot Appell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Rutgers Newark alumni
Years since admission - 423 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 423 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 · May 2026
Rutgers Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Newark's 822 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1261858
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 886-2246
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Elliot Appell'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 Stephen Appell licensed?
Stephen Appell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Elliot Appell admitted to the bar?
Stephen Elliot Appell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Stephen Elliot Appell go to law school?
Stephen Elliot Appell attended RUTGERS NEWARK.
Is Stephen Elliot Appell in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Elliot Appell 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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