New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Craig Paul Pacernick

Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Northville, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2729531
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Craig Paul Pacernick ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#4 of 6
by tenure in Northville office peers
Law school
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Law school
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
86.6% active rate
Registration
2729531
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2729531 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Craig Paul Pacernick, 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

Practice address is listed under Zf, located in Northville, MI, ZIP 48168. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,299 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Craig Paul Pacernick 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 Craig Paul Pacernick's 30 years since admission in 1996.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Northville, MI office peers

In the small Northville, MI cohort (6 with admission years), Craig Paul Pacernick ranks #4 by tenure. See the Northville attorney directory .

Local rank
#4
City cohort
6
Local percentile
50th
Admitted
1996

Nearest tenure peers in Northville

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.

How Craig compares to fellow Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni

Among the 3,425 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Craig Paul Pacernick is longer-tenured than 99%.

30 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 3,425 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,425 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,299 alumni in the New York register, 86.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%86.6%
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 67.2% 62.8% ▼ -6.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2729531
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Zf
ZIP Code
48168
Phone
(734) 855-3766

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Craig Paul Pacernick'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in 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 Craig Paul Pacernick with the closest admission year to 1996. 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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Before you rely on this record

Craig Paul Pacernick's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Craig Pacernick licensed?

Craig Pacernick is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Craig Paul Pacernick admitted to the bar?

Craig Paul Pacernick's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Craig Paul Pacernick go to law school?

Craig Paul Pacernick attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.

What company does Craig Paul Pacernick work for?

Craig Paul Pacernick is associated with Zf in Northville, MI.

Is Craig Paul Pacernick in good standing?

Yes, Craig Paul Pacernick holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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