New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph Patrick Hughson
University Of Toledo College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Watertown, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4561015
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Patrick Hughson has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #64 of 98
- by tenure in Watertown office peers
- Law school
- University Of Toledo College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Patrick Hughson carries New York bar registration 4561015, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jeferson County Attorneys Office, located in Watertown, NY (Jefferson County), ZIP 13601. Educational background: University of Toledo College of Law (131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joseph Patrick Hughson 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 Patrick Hughson was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Watertown, NY office peers
Against Watertown, NY's 98-attorney NY register cohort, Joseph Patrick Hughson lands at the 64th tenure percentile (rank #64). See the Watertown attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #64
- City cohort
- 98
- Local percentile
- 64th
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Watertown
- Daniel Samann admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Aaron Richard Edwards admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Carrie Marie Mason admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Richard Vincent Naumiec admitted 2009 · 17 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Joseph compares to fellow University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni
Among the 83 University Of Toledo College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joseph Patrick Hughson is longer-tenured than 45%.
18 years vs. University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 55% higher than 45% of 83 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
University Of Toledo College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo College Of Law's 131 alumni in the New York register, 84.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4561015
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jeferson County Attorneys Office
- City
- Watertown, NY
- County
- Jefferson
- ZIP Code
- 13601
- Phone
- (315) 785-3088
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Patrick Hughson'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 University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2008 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2008), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2008 whose listed office city differs from Watertown, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Joseph Patrick Hughson: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~99 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2008)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Watertown, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Joseph Patrick Hughson with similar attorneys in Watertown.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Joseph Patrick Hughson'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 Hughson licensed?
Joseph Hughson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Patrick Hughson admitted to the bar?
Joseph Patrick Hughson was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Joseph Patrick Hughson go to law school?
Joseph Patrick Hughson attended University of Toledo College of Law.
What company does Joseph Patrick Hughson work for?
Joseph Patrick Hughson is associated with Jeferson County Attorneys Office in Watertown, NY.
Is Joseph Patrick Hughson in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Patrick Hughson 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.