New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Donald S. Debenedetto
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1903962
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald S. Debenedetto has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald S. Debenedetto has carried New York bar registration 1903962 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
Practice address is listed under Costello Cooney & Fearon PLLC, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Donald S. Debenedetto 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
Donald S. Debenedetto's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 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
How Donald compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Donald S. Debenedetto is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1903962
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Costello Cooney & Fearon PLLC
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 422-1152
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald S. Debenedetto'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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Donald S. Debenedetto'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 Donald Debenedetto licensed?
Donald Debenedetto is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald S. Debenedetto admitted to the bar?
Donald S. Debenedetto's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Donald S. Debenedetto go to law school?
Donald S. Debenedetto attended ALBANY.
What company does Donald S. Debenedetto work for?
Donald S. Debenedetto is associated with Costello Cooney & Fearon PLLC in Syracuse, NY.
Is Donald S. Debenedetto in good standing?
Yes, Donald S. Debenedetto holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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