New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jose Mercedes Cruz
Cuny 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
- 2775716
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Jose Mercedes Cruz 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
- Cuny Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2775716 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jose Mercedes Cruz, 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 Jose M. Cruz, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. Educational background: CUNY LAW SCHOOL (228 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Jose Mercedes Cruz 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 Jose Mercedes Cruz'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 Jose compares to fellow Cuny Law School alumni
Among the 221 Cuny Law School graduates in the New York register, Jose Mercedes Cruz is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Cuny Law School alumni
Years since admission - 221 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 52% higher than 48% of 221 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
Cuny Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cuny Law School's 228 alumni in the New York register, 63.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cuny 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
- 2775716
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jose M. Cruz, Esq.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10010
- Phone
- (917) 536-0293
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jose Mercedes Cruz'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 Jose Cruz licensed?
Jose Cruz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jose Mercedes Cruz admitted to the bar?
Jose Mercedes Cruz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Jose Mercedes Cruz go to law school?
Jose Mercedes Cruz attended CUNY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Jose Mercedes Cruz work for?
Jose Mercedes Cruz is associated with Jose M. Cruz, Esq. in New York, NY.
Is Jose Mercedes Cruz in good standing?
Yes, Jose Mercedes Cruz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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