New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Elisha Makino
University Of Southern California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in San Jose, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5595822
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Stephen Elisha Makino has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Southern California
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5595822 on the New York register belongs to Stephen Elisha Makino, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Spencer Fane LLP, located in San Jose, CA, ZIP 95113. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (240 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Stephen Elisha Makino is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Stephen Elisha Makino sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Southern California alumni
Among the 216 University Of Southern California graduates in the New York register, Stephen Elisha Makino is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Southern California alumni
Years since admission - 216 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 216 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Southern California's active-bar rate
Of University Of Southern California's 240 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Southern California alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5595822
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Spencer Fane LLP
- City
- San Jose, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95113
- Phone
- (408) 286-5100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Elisha Makino'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 Makino licensed?
Stephen Makino is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Elisha Makino admitted to the bar?
Stephen Elisha Makino has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Stephen Elisha Makino go to law school?
Stephen Elisha Makino attended UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
What company does Stephen Elisha Makino work for?
Stephen Elisha Makino is associated with Spencer Fane LLP in San Jose, CA.
Is Stephen Elisha Makino in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Elisha Makino 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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