New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joseph Michael Defazio
Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4967824
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Michael Defazio has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Michael Defazio carries New York bar registration 4967824, an established, active practitioner in 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 Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (114 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joseph Michael Defazio remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph Michael Defazio was admitted in 2011, giving 15 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.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni
Among the 84 Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joseph Michael Defazio is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 84 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 43% higher than 57% of 84 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law's 114 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4967824
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 704-6341
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Michael Defazio'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 Defazio licensed?
Joseph Defazio is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Michael Defazio admitted to the bar?
Joseph Michael Defazio was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Joseph Michael Defazio go to law school?
Joseph Michael Defazio attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
What company does Joseph Michael Defazio work for?
Joseph Michael Defazio is associated with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in New York, NY.
Is Joseph Michael Defazio in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Michael Defazio holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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