New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joseph Francis Moss
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Scottsdale, AZ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1639194
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Francis Moss has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #14 of 179
- by tenure in Scottsdale office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Francis Moss has carried New York bar registration 1639194 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joseph Moss Iii Esq., located in Scottsdale, AZ, ZIP 85254. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Joseph Francis Moss has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph Francis Moss's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Tenure among Scottsdale, AZ office peers
Joseph Francis Moss is toward the newer end of Scottsdale, AZ's NY register cohort: #14 of 179 by years since admission. 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. See the Scottsdale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #14
- City cohort
- 179
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1975
Nearest tenure peers in Scottsdale
- Douglas Frederick Behm admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Leonard Gerald Kriss admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Paul Richard Litwak admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Ralph W. Selitto admitted 1975 · 51 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Joseph compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Francis Moss is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1639194
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph Moss Iii Esq.
- City
- Scottsdale, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85254
- Phone
- (480) 368-0602
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Francis Moss'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 Moss licensed?
Joseph Moss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Francis Moss admitted to the bar?
Joseph Francis Moss's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Joseph Francis Moss go to law school?
Joseph Francis Moss attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph Francis Moss work for?
Joseph Francis Moss is associated with Joseph Moss Iii Esq. in Scottsdale, AZ.
Is Joseph Francis Moss in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Francis Moss holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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