New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Bernard Joseph Rooney
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1361591
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bernard Joseph Rooney carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bernard Joseph Rooney is registered as bar number 1361591 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" 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 Bernard compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,536 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Bernard Joseph Rooney is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,536 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,536 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 · September 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1361591
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard Joseph Rooney's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Hofstra University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 .
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Bernard Joseph Rooney with the closest admission year to 1974. 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.
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Bernard Joseph Rooney carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bernard Rooney licensed?
Bernard Rooney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Joseph Rooney admitted to the bar?
Bernard Joseph Rooney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Bernard Joseph Rooney go to law school?
Bernard Joseph Rooney attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
Is Bernard Joseph Rooney in good standing?
No, Bernard Joseph Rooney carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.