New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph A. Matteliano
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1573336
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph A. Matteliano carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph A. Matteliano is registered as bar number 1573336 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sugarman Law Firm, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Joseph compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Joseph A. Matteliano is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1573336
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sugarman Law Firm, LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 995-6339
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph A. Matteliano's current status, "Delinquent", 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 A. Matteliano carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Matteliano licensed?
Joseph Matteliano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph A. Matteliano admitted to the bar?
Joseph A. Matteliano's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Joseph A. Matteliano go to law school?
Joseph A. Matteliano attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Joseph A. Matteliano work for?
Joseph A. Matteliano is associated with Sugarman Law Firm, LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Joseph A. Matteliano in good standing?
No, Joseph A. Matteliano carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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