New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Stephen Alexander Phillips

Widener University Harrisburg Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5883681
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Stephen Alexander Phillips has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Widener University Harrisburg 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
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Widener University Harrisburg Law School
73.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5883681
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5883681 on the New York register belongs to Stephen Alexander Phillips, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Widener University Harrisburg Law School (46 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Stephen Alexander Phillips 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Stephen Alexander Phillips sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% 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

Widener University Harrisburg Law School's active-bar rate

Of Widener University Harrisburg Law School's 46 alumni in the New York register, 73.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Widener University Harrisburg Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%73.9%
Widener University Harrisburg Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5883681
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14202
Phone
(716) 853-9555

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Alexander Phillips'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 Alexander Phillips'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 Phillips licensed?

Stephen Phillips is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Alexander Phillips admitted to the bar?

Stephen Alexander Phillips has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Stephen Alexander Phillips go to law school?

Stephen Alexander Phillips attended Widener University Harrisburg Law School.

What company does Stephen Alexander Phillips work for?

Stephen Alexander Phillips is associated with Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY.

Is Stephen Alexander Phillips in good standing?

Yes, Stephen Alexander Phillips holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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