New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Steven Leon Abel
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Nyack, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1098383
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Leon Abel has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Leon Abel has carried New York bar registration 1098383 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 Steven L. Abel, Esq., located in Nyack, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10960. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Steven Leon Abel 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
Steven Leon Abel's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Steven compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Steven Leon Abel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1098383
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steven L. Abel, Esq.
- City
- Nyack, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10960
- Phone
- (845) 638-4666
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Leon Abel'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 Steven Abel licensed?
Steven Abel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Leon Abel admitted to the bar?
Steven Leon Abel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Steven Leon Abel go to law school?
Steven Leon Abel attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Steven Leon Abel work for?
Steven Leon Abel is associated with Steven L. Abel, Esq. in Nyack, NY.
Is Steven Leon Abel in good standing?
Yes, Steven Leon Abel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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