New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jose Luis Velez
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2533032
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jose Luis Velez has held an active New York bar license for 33 years — admitted in 1993, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jose Luis Velez is registered as bar number 2533032 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1993, representing roughly 33 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nys Department Of Law, Office Of The Attorney General Litigation Burea, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law — which has 22,919 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Jose Luis Velez was admitted in 1993, giving 33 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.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
33 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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jose Luis Velez is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission — 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 100% of 12,299 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2533032
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Department Of Law, Office Of The Attorney General Litigation Burea
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 416-8164
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Jose Luis Velez's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Velez licensed?
Jose Velez is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Jose Luis Velez admitted to the bar?
Jose Luis Velez was admitted to the bar in 1993.
Where did Jose Luis Velez go to law school?
Jose Luis Velez attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Jose Luis Velez work for?
Jose Luis Velez is associated with Nys Department Of Law, Office Of The Attorney General Litigation Burea in New York, NY.
Is Jose Luis Velez in good standing?
Yes, Jose Luis Velez has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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