New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Stephen P. Brown

Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Hempstead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2786358
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Stephen P. Brown ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#114 of 361
by tenure in Hempstead office peers
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo
Registration
2786358
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2786358 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen P. Brown, 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

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Hempstead, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11550. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Stephen P. Brown 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 P. Brown's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Hempstead, NY office peers

Most of the 361 NY-registered attorneys in Hempstead, NY outrank Stephen P. Brown on tenure; this record sits at the 31st local percentile (rank #114). See the Hempstead attorney directory .

Local rank
#114
City cohort
361
Local percentile
31st
Admitted
1997

Nearest tenure peers in Hempstead

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 Benjamin N Cardozo alumni

Among the 1,525 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Stephen P. Brown is longer-tenured than 3%.

29 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 1,525 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 97% higher than 3% of 1,525 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 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 · August 2026

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2786358
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11550
Phone
(516) 489-5000

Education

BENJAMIN N CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen P. Brown'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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 P. Brown'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 Brown licensed?

Stephen Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen P. Brown admitted to the bar?

Stephen P. Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Stephen P. Brown go to law school?

Stephen P. Brown attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

Is Stephen P. Brown in good standing?

Yes, Stephen P. Brown holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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