New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Benjamin Joseph Petok
University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5054143
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Benjamin Joseph Petok has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5054143 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Joseph Petok, currently in active standing. 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 currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (52 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Joseph Petok is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Benjamin Joseph Petok sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Benjamin compares to fellow University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law alumni
Among the 52 University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Joseph Petok is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 48% higher than 52% of 52 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
University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law's 52 alumni in the New York register, 88.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of The District Of Columbia David A. Clarke School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5054143
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Joseph Petok'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 Benjamin Petok licensed?
Benjamin Petok is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Joseph Petok admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Joseph Petok has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Benjamin Joseph Petok go to law school?
Benjamin Joseph Petok attended University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law.
Is Benjamin Joseph Petok in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Joseph Petok 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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