New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Stephen Thomas Helmer
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1844406
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Thomas Helmer has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Thomas Helmer has carried New York bar registration 1844406 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mackenzie Hughes LLP, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Stephen Thomas Helmer 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 Thomas Helmer's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen Thomas Helmer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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 · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1844406
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mackenzie Hughes LLP
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 233-8286
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Thomas Helmer'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 Helmer licensed?
Stephen Helmer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Thomas Helmer admitted to the bar?
Stephen Thomas Helmer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Stephen Thomas Helmer go to law school?
Stephen Thomas Helmer attended Albany Law School.
What company does Stephen Thomas Helmer work for?
Stephen Thomas Helmer is associated with Mackenzie Hughes LLP in Syracuse, NY.
Is Stephen Thomas Helmer in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Thomas Helmer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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