New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Thomas Martello
Thomas M. Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Hicksville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2640878
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Joseph Thomas Martello ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2640878 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Thomas Martello, 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 Baxter & Smith, P.C., located in Hicksville, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11801. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Joseph Thomas Martello 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 Thomas Martello's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Among the 230 Thomas M. Cooley graduates in the New York register, Joseph Thomas Martello is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 230 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 9% higher than 91% of 230 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
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2640878
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Baxter & Smith, P.C.
- City
- Hicksville, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11801
- Phone
- (516) 997-7330
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Thomas Martello'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 Martello licensed?
Joseph Martello is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Thomas Martello admitted to the bar?
Joseph Thomas Martello's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Joseph Thomas Martello go to law school?
Joseph Thomas Martello attended THOMAS M. COOLEY.
What company does Joseph Thomas Martello work for?
Joseph Thomas Martello is associated with Baxter & Smith, P.C. in Hicksville, NY.
Is Joseph Thomas Martello in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Thomas Martello holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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