New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Craig D. Peterson
Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Cortlandt Manor, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1798727
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Craig D. Peterson has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Craig D. Peterson has carried New York bar registration 1798727 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Craig D. Peterson, located in Cortlandt Manor, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10567. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Craig D. Peterson 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
Craig D. Peterson's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Craig compares to fellow Buffalo alumni
Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Craig D. Peterson is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 15% higher than 85% of 103 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
Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1798727
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Craig D. Peterson
- City
- Cortlandt Manor, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10567
- Phone
- (585) 781-0138
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig D. Peterson'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 Craig Peterson licensed?
Craig Peterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig D. Peterson admitted to the bar?
Craig D. Peterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Craig D. Peterson go to law school?
Craig D. Peterson attended BUFFALO.
What company does Craig D. Peterson work for?
Craig D. Peterson is associated with Craig D. Peterson in Cortlandt Manor, NY.
Is Craig D. Peterson in good standing?
Yes, Craig D. Peterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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