New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen Gerard Sainato
Rutgers Law School - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5482427
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Stephen Gerard Sainato has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers Law School - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5482427 on the New York register belongs to Stephen Gerard Sainato, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL - NEWARK (49 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Stephen Gerard Sainato 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Stephen Gerard Sainato sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 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
Rutgers Law School - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Law School - Newark's 49 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers Law School - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5482427
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (973) 216-4059
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Gerard Sainato'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 Sainato licensed?
Stephen Sainato is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Gerard Sainato admitted to the bar?
Stephen Gerard Sainato has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Stephen Gerard Sainato go to law school?
Stephen Gerard Sainato attended RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL - NEWARK.
Is Stephen Gerard Sainato in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Gerard Sainato 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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