New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephen John Telfeyan
George Mason University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Chesapeake, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2219897
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Stephen John Telfeyan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Mason University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2219897 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen John Telfeyan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Chesapeake Circuit Court, located in Chesapeake, VA, ZIP 23322. Educational background: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (124 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Stephen John Telfeyan 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 John Telfeyan's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 George Mason University alumni
Among the 102 George Mason University graduates in the New York register, Stephen John Telfeyan is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. George Mason University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 6% higher than 94% of 102 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
George Mason University's active-bar rate
Of George Mason University's 124 alumni in the New York register, 68.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Mason University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2219897
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chesapeake Circuit Court
- City
- Chesapeake, VA
- ZIP Code
- 23322
- Phone
- (757) 382-3050
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen John Telfeyan'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 Telfeyan licensed?
Stephen Telfeyan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen John Telfeyan admitted to the bar?
Stephen John Telfeyan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Stephen John Telfeyan go to law school?
Stephen John Telfeyan attended GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stephen John Telfeyan work for?
Stephen John Telfeyan is associated with Chesapeake Circuit Court in Chesapeake, VA.
Is Stephen John Telfeyan in good standing?
Yes, Stephen John Telfeyan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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