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"
- #4 of 5
- by tenure in Mexico office peers
- Law school
- Western New England University School Of Law
Data updated August 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 (552 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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Mexico, NY office peers
In the small Mexico, NY cohort (5 with admission years), Stephen Walter Arnold ranks #4 by tenure. See the Mexico attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Mexico
- Robert Edward Genant admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Norman Wight Seiter Jr admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- John Michael Mowry admitted 1965 · 61 yr
- Laura Sue Mann admitted 1998 · 28 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 Stephen compares to fellow Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Among the 700 Western New England University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen Walter Arnold is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 700 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 700 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
Western New England University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University School Of Law's 552 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% 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 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 Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Mexico, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Stephen Walter Arnold with the closest admission year to 1980. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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 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").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.