New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen J. Heend
Saint Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Plainview, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1743590
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen J. Heend has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Saint Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen J. Heend has carried New York bar registration 1743590 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
Practice address is listed under Stephen J Heend, Esq, located in Plainview, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11803. Educational background: SAINT JOHNS (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Stephen J. Heend 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 J. Heend's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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
Saint Johns's active-bar rate
Of Saint Johns's 15 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Saint Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1743590
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen J Heend, Esq
- City
- Plainview, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11803
- Phone
- (516) 644-5799
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen J. Heend'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 Heend licensed?
Stephen Heend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen J. Heend admitted to the bar?
Stephen J. Heend's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Stephen J. Heend go to law school?
Stephen J. Heend attended SAINT JOHNS.
What company does Stephen J. Heend work for?
Stephen J. Heend is associated with Stephen J Heend, Esq in Plainview, NY.
Is Stephen J. Heend in good standing?
Yes, Stephen J. Heend holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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