New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Bernard P. Bacchetta
North Carolina Central University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1863661
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bernard P. Bacchetta has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- North Carolina Central University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bernard P. Bacchetta has carried New York bar registration 1863661 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Bernard P. Bacchetta has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Bernard P. Bacchetta's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
North Carolina Central University's active-bar rate
Of North Carolina Central University's 32 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
North Carolina Central University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1863661
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard P. Bacchetta'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 Bernard Bacchetta licensed?
Bernard Bacchetta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard P. Bacchetta admitted to the bar?
Bernard P. Bacchetta's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Bernard P. Bacchetta go to law school?
Bernard P. Bacchetta attended NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.
Is Bernard P. Bacchetta in good standing?
Yes, Bernard P. Bacchetta 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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