New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen D. Engel
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Pacific Palisades, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2130433
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen D. Engel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #12 of 19
- by tenure in Pacific Palisades office peers
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen D. Engel is registered as bar number 2130433 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 Pacific Palisades, CA, ZIP 90272. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Pacific Palisades, CA office peers
In the small Pacific Palisades, CA cohort (19 with admission years), Stephen D. Engel ranks #12 by tenure. See the Pacific Palisades attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #12
- City cohort
- 19
- Local percentile
- 58th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Pacific Palisades
- Sherry Kaplan Berman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Steve Kuanjen Chen admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Elizabeth Chapman Kline admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Peter R. Schwartz admitted 1985 · 41 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 Nyu alumni
Among the 970 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Stephen D. Engel is longer-tenured than 87%.
39 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 970 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 13% higher than 87% of 970 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
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2130433
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- ZIP Code
- 90272
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen D. Engel's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 Nyu alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 .
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Pacific Palisades, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Stephen D. Engel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen Engel licensed?
Stephen Engel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen D. Engel admitted to the bar?
Stephen D. Engel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Stephen D. Engel go to law school?
Stephen D. Engel attended NYU.
Is Stephen D. Engel in good standing?
No, Stephen D. Engel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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