New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Edward Spelman
University South Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2473759
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Stephen Edward Spelman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University South Carolina
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2473759 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Edward Spelman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 34 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINA (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Stephen Edward Spelman 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 Edward Spelman's 34 years since admission in 1992.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
University South Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University South Carolina's 8 alumni in the New York register, 62.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2473759
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Edward Spelman'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.
Near-tenure University South Carolina alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1992 .
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Stephen Edward Spelman with the closest admission year to 1992. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen Spelman licensed?
Stephen Spelman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Edward Spelman admitted to the bar?
Stephen Edward Spelman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Stephen Edward Spelman go to law school?
Stephen Edward Spelman attended UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINA.
Is Stephen Edward Spelman in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Edward Spelman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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