New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joanna Munson Perales
Northeastern Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4591897
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joanna Munson Perales has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northeastern Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joanna Munson Perales carries New York bar registration 4591897, an established, active practitioner in 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 Federal Public Defender For The District Of Columbia, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHEASTERN UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (44 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joanna Munson Perales remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joanna Munson Perales was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northeastern Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Northeastern Univ. School Of Law's 44 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northeastern Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4591897
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Public Defender For The District Of Columbia
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 208-7500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joanna Munson Perales'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 Joanna Perales licensed?
Joanna Perales is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joanna Munson Perales admitted to the bar?
Joanna Munson Perales was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Joanna Munson Perales go to law school?
Joanna Munson Perales attended NORTHEASTERN UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Joanna Munson Perales work for?
Joanna Munson Perales is associated with Federal Public Defender For The District Of Columbia in Washington, DC.
Is Joanna Munson Perales in good standing?
Yes, Joanna Munson Perales 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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