New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Donna Costa
Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2166486
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Donna Costa ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2166486 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Donna Costa, 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 Donna Costa, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11231. Educational background: CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Donna Costa 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 Donna Costa's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Donna compares to fellow Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 524 Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Donna Costa is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 524 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 13% higher than 87% of 524 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2166486
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donna Costa
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11231
- Phone
- (718) 344-6165
Education
CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donna Costa'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 Donna Costa licensed?
Donna Costa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donna Costa admitted to the bar?
Donna Costa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Donna Costa go to law school?
Donna Costa attended CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Donna Costa work for?
Donna Costa is associated with Donna Costa in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Donna Costa in good standing?
Yes, Donna Costa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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