New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stuart H. Finkelstein
California Western alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2300929
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stuart H. Finkelstein carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- California Western
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stuart H. Finkelstein is registered as bar number 2300929 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: CALIFORNIA WESTERN (182 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 Stuart compares to fellow California Western alumni
Among the 165 California Western graduates in the New York register, Stuart H. Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. California Western alumni
Years since admission - 165 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 51% higher than 49% of 165 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
California Western's active-bar rate
Of California Western's 182 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
California Western alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 2300929
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stuart H. Finkelstein's current status, "Disbarred", 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.
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Stuart H. Finkelstein carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stuart Finkelstein licensed?
Stuart Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stuart H. Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
Stuart H. Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Stuart H. Finkelstein go to law school?
Stuart H. Finkelstein attended CALIFORNIA WESTERN.
Is Stuart H. Finkelstein in good standing?
No, Stuart H. Finkelstein carries a "Disbarred" 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.
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