New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen Michael Santoro
St John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Lagrangeville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2102226
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Stephen Michael Santoro ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #6 of 11
- by tenure in Lagrangeville office peers
- Law school
- St John'S University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2102226 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Michael Santoro, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Stephen M. Santoro, Sr. P.C., located in Lagrangeville, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12540. Educational background: ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Stephen Michael Santoro still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Stephen Michael Santoro's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Lagrangeville, NY office peers
In the small Lagrangeville, NY cohort (11 with admission years), Stephen Michael Santoro ranks #6 by tenure. See the Lagrangeville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 11
- Local percentile
- 45th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Lagrangeville
- Michelle R. Abramson admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Stephen P. O'Hare admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Eileen Cuneo admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Karen Justine Boback admitted 1991 · 35 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Stephen compares to fellow St John'S University alumni
Among the 297 St John'S University graduates in the New York register, Stephen Michael Santoro is longer-tenured than 78%.
39 years vs. St John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 22% higher than 78% of 297 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 · August 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2102226
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen M. Santoro, Sr. P.C.
- City
- Lagrangeville, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12540
- Phone
- (845) 228-4550
Education
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Michael Santoro's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Santoro licensed?
Stephen Santoro is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Michael Santoro admitted to the bar?
Stephen Michael Santoro's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Stephen Michael Santoro go to law school?
Stephen Michael Santoro attended ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stephen Michael Santoro work for?
Stephen Michael Santoro is associated with Stephen M. Santoro, Sr. P.C. in Lagrangeville, NY.
Is Stephen Michael Santoro in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Michael Santoro holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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