New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Nelson Hood
Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Haverstraw, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2717437
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Nelson Hood appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1996 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Nelson Hood is registered as bar number 2717437 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hood, Hood & Hood, located in Haverstraw, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10927. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Joseph compares to fellow Villanova University alumni
Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Nelson Hood is longer-tenured than 76% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Villanova University alumni
Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 24% higher than 76% of 200 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
Villanova University's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2717437
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hood, Hood & Hood
- City
- Haverstraw, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10927
- Phone
- (845) 429-6400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Nelson Hood's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Nelson Hood is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Hood licensed?
Joseph Hood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Nelson Hood admitted to the bar?
Joseph Nelson Hood's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Joseph Nelson Hood go to law school?
Joseph Nelson Hood attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph Nelson Hood work for?
Joseph Nelson Hood is associated with Hood, Hood & Hood in Haverstraw, NY.
Is Joseph Nelson Hood in good standing?
Not currently, Joseph Nelson Hood's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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