New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Francisco L. Cestero
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2755080
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Francisco L. Cestero ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2755080 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Francisco L. Cestero, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Francisco L. Cestero 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 Francisco L. Cestero's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Francisco compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Francisco L. Cestero is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,214 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2755080
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 225-2739
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Francisco L. Cestero'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 Francisco Cestero licensed?
Francisco Cestero is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Francisco L. Cestero admitted to the bar?
Francisco L. Cestero's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Francisco L. Cestero go to law school?
Francisco L. Cestero attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Francisco L. Cestero work for?
Francisco L. Cestero is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Francisco L. Cestero in good standing?
Yes, Francisco L. Cestero 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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