New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Steven Leonard Mechanic
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Fairfield, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1003300
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Leonard Mechanic has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 122
- by tenure in Fairfield office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Leonard Mechanic has carried New York bar registration 1003300 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Steven L. Mechanic, Attorney At Law, located in Fairfield, CT, ZIP 06824. Educational background: New York Law School (15,778 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Steven Leonard Mechanic 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 Leonard Mechanic's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Fairfield, CT office peers
Steven Leonard Mechanic is toward the newer end of Fairfield, CT's NY register cohort: #4 of 122 by years since admission. See the Fairfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 122
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1971
Nearest tenure peers in Fairfield
- John Anthony Caruso admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Joseph C. Garni admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Christopher Hammond Smith admitted 1968 · 58 yr
- Edward M. Adams admitted 1976 · 50 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.
How Steven compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,062 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Steven Leonard Mechanic is longer-tenured than 99%.
55 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,062 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,062 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 · August 2026
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1003300
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steven L. Mechanic, Attorney At Law
- City
- Fairfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06824
- Phone
- (973) 960-4398
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Leonard Mechanic'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 Mechanic licensed?
Steven Mechanic is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Leonard Mechanic admitted to the bar?
Steven Leonard Mechanic's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Steven Leonard Mechanic go to law school?
Steven Leonard Mechanic attended New York Law School.
What company does Steven Leonard Mechanic work for?
Steven Leonard Mechanic is associated with Steven L. Mechanic, Attorney At Law in Fairfield, CT.
Is Steven Leonard Mechanic in good standing?
Yes, Steven Leonard Mechanic holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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