New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Joseph Canfield
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2518256
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Joseph Canfield appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1993 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Joseph Canfield is registered as bar number 2518256 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Canfield Ruggiero LLP, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How David compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, David Joseph Canfield is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,086 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
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2518256
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Canfield Ruggiero LLP
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 294-4180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Joseph Canfield's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 David Canfield licensed?
David Canfield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Joseph Canfield admitted to the bar?
David Joseph Canfield's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did David Joseph Canfield go to law school?
David Joseph Canfield attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Joseph Canfield work for?
David Joseph Canfield is associated with Canfield Ruggiero LLP in Melville, NY.
Is David Joseph Canfield in good standing?
Not currently, David Joseph Canfield's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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