New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph William Bellacosa
St Johns Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961, registered office in Ridgefield, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1961
- Admitted
- 65
- Years in bar
- 1020155
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph William Bellacosa has spent 65 years on the register since admission in 1961, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 65 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph William Bellacosa has carried New York bar registration 1020155 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Ridgefield, CT, ZIP 06877. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIV (591 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 65 years, Joseph William Bellacosa has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph William Bellacosa's 65 years since a 1961 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
65 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joseph compares to fellow St Johns Univ alumni
Among the 382 St Johns Univ graduates in the New York register, Joseph William Bellacosa is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
65 years vs. St Johns Univ alumni
Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school
65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 382 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
St Johns Univ's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Univ's 591 alumni in the New York register, 40.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1961 admission class today
Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1020155
- Year Admitted
- 1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Ridgefield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06877
- Phone
- (203) 456-0596
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph William Bellacosa'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 Joseph Bellacosa licensed?
Joseph Bellacosa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph William Bellacosa admitted to the bar?
Joseph William Bellacosa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.
Where did Joseph William Bellacosa go to law school?
Joseph William Bellacosa attended ST JOHNS UNIV.
Is Joseph William Bellacosa in good standing?
Yes, Joseph William Bellacosa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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