New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
George Bartholomew Costello
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in River Vale, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 2438364
- NY reg #
The record in one line
George Bartholomew Costello appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
George Bartholomew Costello is registered as bar number 2438364 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Self-Employed, located in River Vale, NJ, ZIP 07675. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
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 George compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, George Bartholomew Costello is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2438364
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Self-Employed
- City
- River Vale, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07675
- Phone
- (201) 406-4085
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George Bartholomew Costello'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 George Costello licensed?
George Costello is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George Bartholomew Costello admitted to the bar?
George Bartholomew Costello's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did George Bartholomew Costello go to law school?
George Bartholomew Costello attended FORDHAM.
What company does George Bartholomew Costello work for?
George Bartholomew Costello is associated with Self-Employed in River Vale, NJ.
Is George Bartholomew Costello in good standing?
Not currently, George Bartholomew Costello's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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