New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Steven William Wells
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Lancaster, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4184792
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven William Wells has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven William Wells carries New York bar registration 4184792, an established, active practitioner in 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 Wells Law P.C., located in Lancaster, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14086. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Steven William Wells remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Steven William Wells was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · 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 William Wells is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 20% higher than 80% of 2,517 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
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 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4184792
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wells Law P.C.
- City
- Lancaster, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14086
- Phone
- (716) 983-4750
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven William Wells'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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Steven William Wells'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 Wells licensed?
Steven Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven William Wells admitted to the bar?
Steven William Wells was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Steven William Wells go to law school?
Steven William Wells attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Steven William Wells work for?
Steven William Wells is associated with Wells Law P.C. in Lancaster, NY.
Is Steven William Wells in good standing?
Yes, Steven William Wells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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