New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Joseph A. Maffongelli

Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
2985935
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joseph A. Maffongelli's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1981 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Seton Hall

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall
59.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2985935
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph A. Maffongelli is registered as bar number 2985935 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

How Joseph compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni

Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Joseph A. Maffongelli is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. Seton Hall alumni

Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Seton Hall's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.5%
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
2985935
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

SETON HALL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph A. Maffongelli's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Joseph A. Maffongelli's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joseph Maffongelli licensed?

Joseph Maffongelli is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph A. Maffongelli admitted to the bar?

Joseph A. Maffongelli's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Joseph A. Maffongelli go to law school?

Joseph A. Maffongelli attended SETON HALL.

Is Joseph A. Maffongelli in good standing?

Joseph A. Maffongelli's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.