New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Raphael Dematteo
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Tarrytown, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2151892
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Joseph Raphael Dematteo ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2151892 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Raphael Dematteo, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bernfeld, Dematteo & Bernfeld, located in Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10591. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Joseph Raphael Dematteo still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Joseph Raphael Dematteo's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Raphael Dematteo is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 7% higher than 93% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2151892
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bernfeld, Dematteo & Bernfeld
- City
- Tarrytown, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10591
- Phone
- (917) 363-4661
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Raphael Dematteo'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 Dematteo licensed?
Joseph Dematteo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Raphael Dematteo admitted to the bar?
Joseph Raphael Dematteo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Joseph Raphael Dematteo go to law school?
Joseph Raphael Dematteo attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph Raphael Dematteo work for?
Joseph Raphael Dematteo is associated with Bernfeld, Dematteo & Bernfeld in Tarrytown, NY.
Is Joseph Raphael Dematteo in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Raphael Dematteo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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