New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Steven J. Finkelstein
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1964519
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven J. Finkelstein carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- George Washington Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven J. Finkelstein is registered as bar number 1964519 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Steven compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Steven J. Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 38% higher than 62% of 553 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 Washington Univ's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1964519
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven J. Finkelstein's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Verify This Attorney
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Steven J. Finkelstein carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Steven Finkelstein licensed?
Steven Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven J. Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
Steven J. Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Steven J. Finkelstein go to law school?
Steven J. Finkelstein attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
Is Steven J. Finkelstein in good standing?
No, Steven J. Finkelstein carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.