New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Susan Leigh Amster
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Newton, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2545465
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Susan Leigh Amster ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2545465 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Susan Leigh Amster, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Susan L. Amster, Esq., located in Newton, MA, ZIP 02461. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Susan Leigh Amster 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 Susan Leigh Amster's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Susan compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Susan Leigh Amster is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,967 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
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2545465
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Susan L. Amster, Esq.
- City
- Newton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02461
- Phone
- (617) 429-2898
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Susan Leigh Amster'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 Susan Amster licensed?
Susan Amster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Susan Leigh Amster admitted to the bar?
Susan Leigh Amster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Susan Leigh Amster go to law school?
Susan Leigh Amster attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Susan Leigh Amster work for?
Susan Leigh Amster is associated with Susan L. Amster, Esq. in Newton, MA.
Is Susan Leigh Amster in good standing?
Yes, Susan Leigh Amster 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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