New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Steven James Sturman
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Amherst, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2941292
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Steven James Sturman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2941292 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Steven James Sturman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Suny Buffalo School Of School Work, located in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14260. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Steven James Sturman still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Steven James Sturman's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Steven James Sturman is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2941292
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suny Buffalo School Of School Work
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14260
- Phone
- (716) 645-1241
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven James Sturman'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 Sturman licensed?
Steven Sturman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven James Sturman admitted to the bar?
Steven James Sturman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Steven James Sturman go to law school?
Steven James Sturman attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Steven James Sturman work for?
Steven James Sturman is associated with Suny Buffalo School Of School Work in Amherst, NY.
Is Steven James Sturman in good standing?
Yes, Steven James Sturman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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