New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph S. Garafola
Ny Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Elmsford, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2271377
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Joseph S. Garafola ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ny Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2271377 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph S. Garafola, 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 The Law Offices Of Joseph S. Garafola, Esq., located in Elmsford, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10523. Educational background: NY LAW SCHOOL (203 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Joseph S. Garafola 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 S. Garafola's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Joseph compares to fellow Ny Law School alumni
Among the 104 Ny Law School graduates in the New York register, Joseph S. Garafola is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Ny Law School alumni
Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 71% higher than 29% of 104 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
Ny Law School's active-bar rate
Of Ny Law School's 203 alumni in the New York register, 35% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ny Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2271377
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Offices Of Joseph S. Garafola, Esq.
- City
- Elmsford, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10523
- Phone
- (914) 946-7796
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph S. Garafola'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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Joseph S. Garafola'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 Garafola licensed?
Joseph Garafola is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph S. Garafola admitted to the bar?
Joseph S. Garafola's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Joseph S. Garafola go to law school?
Joseph S. Garafola attended NY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Joseph S. Garafola work for?
Joseph S. Garafola is associated with The Law Offices Of Joseph S. Garafola, Esq. in Elmsford, NY.
Is Joseph S. Garafola in good standing?
Yes, Joseph S. Garafola 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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