New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Makoto Kruse
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4866653
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Makoto Kruse has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Makoto Kruse carries New York bar registration 4866653, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Stephen Makoto Kruse remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stephen Makoto Kruse was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Stephen Makoto Kruse is longer-tenured than 20% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 80% higher than 20% of 1,853 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 Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4866653
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (212) 309-6330
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Makoto Kruse'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 Kruse licensed?
Stephen Kruse is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Makoto Kruse admitted to the bar?
Stephen Makoto Kruse was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Stephen Makoto Kruse go to law school?
Stephen Makoto Kruse attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Is Stephen Makoto Kruse in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Makoto Kruse 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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