New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Anita Marie Dispensa
St Johns Unver Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Rockville Centre, NY. 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
- 2159093
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Anita Marie Dispensa ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #129 of 327
- by tenure in Rockville Centre office peers
- Law school
- St Johns Unver Sch Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2159093 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Anita Marie Dispensa, 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Rockville Centre, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11570. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNVER SCH OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Anita Marie Dispensa 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 Anita Marie Dispensa's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Rockville Centre, NY office peers
Most of the 327 NY-registered attorneys in Rockville Centre, NY outrank Anita Marie Dispensa on tenure; this record sits at the 39th local percentile (rank #129). See the Rockville Centre attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #129
- City cohort
- 327
- Local percentile
- 39th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Rockville Centre
- Laura R. Petrocelli admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Karin Schult Ryan admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Adam Silverman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Eric J. Sussman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2159093
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Rockville Centre, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11570
- Phone
- (516) 592-3620
Education
ST JOHNS UNVER SCH OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Anita Marie Dispensa's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1988), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anita Dispensa licensed?
Anita Dispensa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Anita Marie Dispensa admitted to the bar?
Anita Marie Dispensa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Anita Marie Dispensa go to law school?
Anita Marie Dispensa attended ST JOHNS UNVER SCH OF LAW.
Is Anita Marie Dispensa in good standing?
Yes, Anita Marie Dispensa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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