New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephen Walter Arnold
Western New England University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Mexico, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1772763
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Walter Arnold has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Walter Arnold has carried New York bar registration 1772763 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Stephen Walter Arnold Esq, located in Mexico, NY (Oswego County), ZIP 13114. Educational background: Western New England University School of Law (532 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Stephen Walter Arnold 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 Walter Arnold's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Among the 338 Western New England University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen Walter Arnold is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 338 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 338 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University School Of Law's 532 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western New England University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1772763
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen Walter Arnold Esq
- City
- Mexico, NY
- County
- Oswego
- ZIP Code
- 13114
- Phone
- (315) 591-5573
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Walter Arnold'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 Arnold licensed?
Stephen Arnold is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Walter Arnold admitted to the bar?
Stephen Walter Arnold's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Stephen Walter Arnold go to law school?
Stephen Walter Arnold attended Western New England University School of Law.
What company does Stephen Walter Arnold work for?
Stephen Walter Arnold is associated with Stephen Walter Arnold Esq in Mexico, NY.
Is Stephen Walter Arnold in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Walter Arnold holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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