New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Steven Alan Hammond
Maine Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Reno, NV. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1697465
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Alan Hammond has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #6 of 40
- by tenure in Reno office peers
- Law school
- Maine Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Alan Hammond has carried New York bar registration 1697465 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 Independence Drs, LLC, located in Reno, NV, ZIP 89501. Educational background: MAINE LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Steven Alan Hammond 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 Alan Hammond's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Reno, NV office peers
Within Reno, NV's 40-attorney local set, Steven Alan Hammond is #6 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Reno attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 40
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Reno
- David Michael Tichane admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Michael A. Kadenacy admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Kathleen Boyle Whitfield admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Michael D. Jacobs admitted 1984 · 42 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1697465
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Independence Drs, LLC
- City
- Reno, NV
- ZIP Code
- 89501
- Phone
- (917) 327-0342
Education
MAINE LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Alan Hammond's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Hammond licensed?
Steven Hammond is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Alan Hammond admitted to the bar?
Steven Alan Hammond's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Steven Alan Hammond go to law school?
Steven Alan Hammond attended MAINE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Steven Alan Hammond work for?
Steven Alan Hammond is associated with Independence Drs, LLC in Reno, NV.
Is Steven Alan Hammond in good standing?
Yes, Steven Alan Hammond holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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