New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Stephen Charles Kennedy
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Lockport, NY. 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
- 2153906
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Stephen Charles Kennedy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2153906 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Charles Kennedy, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Stephen C Kennedy Atty, located in Lockport, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14095. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Stephen Charles Kennedy 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 Charles Kennedy's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Stephen compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Stephen Charles Kennedy is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 37% higher than 63% of 316 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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2153906
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen C Kennedy Atty
- City
- Lockport, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14095
- Phone
- (716) 439-5818
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Charles Kennedy'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 Kennedy licensed?
Stephen Kennedy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Charles Kennedy admitted to the bar?
Stephen Charles Kennedy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Stephen Charles Kennedy go to law school?
Stephen Charles Kennedy attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Stephen Charles Kennedy work for?
Stephen Charles Kennedy is associated with Stephen C Kennedy Atty in Lockport, NY.
Is Stephen Charles Kennedy in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Charles Kennedy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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