New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Steven David Farer

Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1147339
NY reg #

The record in one line

Steven David Farer has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

51 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Albany Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany Law School
72.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1147339
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Steven David Farer has carried New York bar registration 1147339 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Farer Law Firm, P.C., located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12211. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 51 years, Steven David Farer 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 David Farer's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

51 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Steven compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni

Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Steven David Farer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

51 years vs. Albany Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Albany Law School's active-bar rate

Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%72.7%
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 66.2% 47.9% ▼ -27.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1147339
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Farer Law Firm, P.C.
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12211
Phone
(518) 785-1111

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Steven David Farer'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

Steven David Farer'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 Steven Farer licensed?

Steven Farer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Steven David Farer admitted to the bar?

Steven David Farer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Steven David Farer go to law school?

Steven David Farer attended Albany Law School.

What company does Steven David Farer work for?

Steven David Farer is associated with Farer Law Firm, P.C. in Albany, NY.

Is Steven David Farer in good standing?

Yes, Steven David Farer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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