New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edward Joseph Defazio
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Rutherford, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2299436
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Edward Joseph Defazio ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2299436 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Edward Joseph Defazio, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Bruno & Ferraro, located in Rutherford, NJ, ZIP 07070. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Edward Joseph Defazio 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 Edward Joseph Defazio's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Edward compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni
Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Edward Joseph Defazio is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2299436
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bruno & Ferraro
- City
- Rutherford, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07070
- Phone
- (201) 460-9494
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Joseph Defazio'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 Edward Defazio licensed?
Edward Defazio is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Joseph Defazio admitted to the bar?
Edward Joseph Defazio's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Edward Joseph Defazio go to law school?
Edward Joseph Defazio attended SETON HALL.
What company does Edward Joseph Defazio work for?
Edward Joseph Defazio is associated with Bruno & Ferraro in Rutherford, NJ.
Is Edward Joseph Defazio in good standing?
Yes, Edward Joseph Defazio holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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