New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Stephen Lawrence Yonaty

Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2645612
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Stephen Lawrence Yonaty ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny At Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny At Buffalo
60.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2645612
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2645612 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Lawrence Yonaty, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cannon Heyman & Weiss LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14210. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, Stephen Lawrence Yonaty 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 Lawrence Yonaty's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Suny At Buffalo alumni

Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Stephen Lawrence Yonaty is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

31 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,248 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%60.8%
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2645612
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Cannon Heyman & Weiss LLP
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14210
Phone
(716) 800-8735

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Lawrence Yonaty'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Stephen Lawrence Yonaty's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stephen Yonaty licensed?

Stephen Yonaty is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Lawrence Yonaty admitted to the bar?

Stephen Lawrence Yonaty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did Stephen Lawrence Yonaty go to law school?

Stephen Lawrence Yonaty attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.

What company does Stephen Lawrence Yonaty work for?

Stephen Lawrence Yonaty is associated with Cannon Heyman & Weiss LLP in Buffalo, NY.

Is Stephen Lawrence Yonaty in good standing?

Yes, Stephen Lawrence Yonaty holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.