New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Stephen W. Oleary Jr

Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
2482586
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stephen W. Oleary Jr has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

54 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2482586
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stephen W. Oleary Jr has carried New York bar registration 2482586 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 54 years, Stephen W. Oleary Jr 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 W. Oleary Jr's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

54 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Fordham Law School alumni

Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen W. Oleary Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

54 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 66.2% 41.8% ▼ -36.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2482586
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11530
Phone
(516) 248-6000

Education

FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen W. Oleary Jr'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 W. Oleary Jr's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stephen Oleary licensed?

Stephen Oleary is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen W. Oleary Jr admitted to the bar?

Stephen W. Oleary Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Stephen W. Oleary Jr go to law school?

Stephen W. Oleary Jr attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Stephen W. Oleary Jr work for?

Stephen W. Oleary Jr is associated with Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan in Garden City, NY.

Is Stephen W. Oleary Jr in good standing?

Yes, Stephen W. Oleary Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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