New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Anthony E. Sweeney

St Johns U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1447820
NY reg #

The record in one line

Anthony E. Sweeney appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
St Johns U

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Law school
St Johns U
18.4% active rate
Registration
1447820
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Anthony E. Sweeney is registered as bar number 1447820 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHNS U (49 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

St Johns U's active-bar rate

Of St Johns U's 49 alumni in the New York register, 18.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%18.4%
St Johns U alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 67.2% 53.9% ▼ -19.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1447820
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

ST JOHNS U

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Anthony E. Sweeney's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Anthony E. Sweeney with the closest admission year to 1979. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Anthony E. Sweeney is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Anthony Sweeney licensed?

Anthony Sweeney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Anthony E. Sweeney admitted to the bar?

Anthony E. Sweeney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Anthony E. Sweeney go to law school?

Anthony E. Sweeney attended ST JOHNS U.

Is Anthony E. Sweeney in good standing?

Not currently, Anthony E. Sweeney's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.