New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen J. Polter
Touro Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Troy, MI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4016093
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen J. Polter has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen J. Polter carries New York bar registration 4016093, an established, active practitioner 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 Polter Law Group, located in Troy, MI, ZIP 48084. Educational background: TOURO LAW SCHOOL (540 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Stephen J. Polter 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 J. Polter was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Touro Law School alumni
Among the 463 Touro Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen J. Polter is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Touro Law School alumni
Years since admission - 463 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 56% higher than 44% of 463 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
Touro Law School's active-bar rate
Of Touro Law School's 540 alumni in the New York register, 70% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4016093
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Polter Law Group
- City
- Troy, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48084
- Phone
- (248) 213-6800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen J. Polter'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 Polter licensed?
Stephen Polter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen J. Polter admitted to the bar?
Stephen J. Polter was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Stephen J. Polter go to law school?
Stephen J. Polter attended TOURO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Stephen J. Polter work for?
Stephen J. Polter is associated with Polter Law Group in Troy, MI.
Is Stephen J. Polter in good standing?
Yes, Stephen J. Polter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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