New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joseph L. Coleman
Temple University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2055606
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph L. Coleman has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Temple University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph L. Coleman has carried New York bar registration 2055606 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (653 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Joseph L. Coleman 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 L. Coleman's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Temple University alumni
Among the 427 Temple University graduates in the New York register, Joseph L. Coleman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Temple University alumni
Years since admission - 427 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 427 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
Temple University's active-bar rate
Of Temple University's 653 alumni in the New York register, 58.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Temple University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2055606
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (949) 939-4439
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph L. Coleman'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 Coleman licensed?
Joseph Coleman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph L. Coleman admitted to the bar?
Joseph L. Coleman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Joseph L. Coleman go to law school?
Joseph L. Coleman attended TEMPLE UNIVERSITY.
Is Joseph L. Coleman in good standing?
Yes, Joseph L. Coleman 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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