New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen Joseph Schelz
California Western alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Stamford, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2030781
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Joseph Schelz has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- California Western
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Joseph Schelz has carried New York bar registration 2030781 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 Stephen J. Schelz, Attorney At Law, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06905. Educational background: CALIFORNIA WESTERN (182 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Stephen Joseph Schelz 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 Joseph Schelz's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Stephen compares to fellow California Western alumni
Among the 165 California Western graduates in the New York register, Stephen Joseph Schelz is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. California Western alumni
Years since admission - 165 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 31% higher than 69% of 165 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
California Western's active-bar rate
Of California Western's 182 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
California Western alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2030781
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen J. Schelz, Attorney At Law
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06905
- Phone
- (203) 327-9944
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Joseph Schelz'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 Schelz licensed?
Stephen Schelz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Joseph Schelz admitted to the bar?
Stephen Joseph Schelz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Stephen Joseph Schelz go to law school?
Stephen Joseph Schelz attended CALIFORNIA WESTERN.
What company does Stephen Joseph Schelz work for?
Stephen Joseph Schelz is associated with Stephen J. Schelz, Attorney At Law in Stamford, CT.
Is Stephen Joseph Schelz in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Joseph Schelz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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