New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Stephen Bernard Karnath

University Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Buffalo, 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
1767565
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stephen Bernard Karnath carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Buffalo
32.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1767565
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stephen Bernard Karnath is registered as bar number 1767565 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14212. Educational background: UNIVERSITY BUFFALO (40 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "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.

University Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of University Buffalo's 40 alumni in the New York register, 32.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%32.5%
University Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1767565
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14212
Phone
(716) 852-3130

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Bernard Karnath's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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 Bernard Karnath carries a "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 Karnath licensed?

Stephen Karnath is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Bernard Karnath admitted to the bar?

Stephen Bernard Karnath's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Stephen Bernard Karnath go to law school?

Stephen Bernard Karnath attended UNIVERSITY BUFFALO.

What company does Stephen Bernard Karnath work for?

Stephen Bernard Karnath is associated with Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. in Buffalo, NY.

Is Stephen Bernard Karnath in good standing?

No, Stephen Bernard Karnath carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.