New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Anthony Cristiano
St John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1262906
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Anthony Cristiano has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St John'S University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Anthony Cristiano has carried New York bar registration 1262906 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
Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Joseph Anthony Cristiano 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 Anthony Cristiano's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Joseph compares to fellow St John'S University alumni
Among the 297 St John'S University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Anthony Cristiano is longer-tenured than 97%.
49 years vs. St John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 3% higher than 97% of 297 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 · August 2026
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1262906
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Anthony Cristiano's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure St John'S University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1977 .
Same admission year (1977), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1977 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Joseph Anthony Cristiano's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Cristiano licensed?
Joseph Cristiano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Anthony Cristiano admitted to the bar?
Joseph Anthony Cristiano's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Joseph Anthony Cristiano go to law school?
Joseph Anthony Cristiano attended ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
Is Joseph Anthony Cristiano in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Anthony Cristiano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.