New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Alexander Anthony Defrancis

Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2167104
NY reg #

The record in one line

Alexander Anthony Defrancis carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Hofstra University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2167104
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Alexander Anthony Defrancis is registered as bar number 2167104 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 38 years on the register. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.

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 Alexander compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni

Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Alexander Anthony Defrancis is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Hofstra University alumni

Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,546 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2167104
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Alexander Anthony Defrancis'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Alexander Anthony Defrancis 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 Alexander Defrancis licensed?

Alexander Defrancis is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Alexander Anthony Defrancis admitted to the bar?

Alexander Anthony Defrancis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Alexander Anthony Defrancis go to law school?

Alexander Anthony Defrancis attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.

Is Alexander Anthony Defrancis in good standing?

No, Alexander Anthony Defrancis 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.