New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stuart Monroe Scharff
William Mitchell College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Portsmouth, NH. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2115467
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Stuart Monroe Scharff ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- William Mitchell College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2115467 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stuart Monroe Scharff, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Stuart M Scharff, located in Portsmouth, NH, ZIP 03801. Educational background: WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Stuart Monroe Scharff 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 Stuart Monroe Scharff's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
William Mitchell College's active-bar rate
Of William Mitchell College's 36 alumni in the New York register, 30.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
William Mitchell College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2115467
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stuart M Scharff
- City
- Portsmouth, NH
- ZIP Code
- 03801
- Phone
- (603) 766-4760
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stuart Monroe Scharff'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 Stuart Scharff licensed?
Stuart Scharff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stuart Monroe Scharff admitted to the bar?
Stuart Monroe Scharff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Stuart Monroe Scharff go to law school?
Stuart Monroe Scharff attended WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE.
What company does Stuart Monroe Scharff work for?
Stuart Monroe Scharff is associated with Stuart M Scharff in Portsmouth, NH.
Is Stuart Monroe Scharff in good standing?
Yes, Stuart Monroe Scharff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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