New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Joseph Anthony Papa Jr

Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2594109
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Joseph Anthony Papa Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

32 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Albany

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany
53.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2594109
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2594109 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Anthony Papa Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12208. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 32 years on the register, Joseph Anthony Papa Jr 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 Anthony Papa Jr's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

32 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Albany alumni

Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Joseph Anthony Papa Jr is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

32 years vs. Albany alumni

Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school

32 Top 56% higher than 44% of 1,229 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

Albany's active-bar rate

Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Albany alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%53.4%
Albany alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2594109
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

County
Albany
ZIP Code
12208
Phone
(518) 482-7327

Education

ALBANY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Anthony Papa Jr'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Joseph Anthony Papa Jr'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 Papa licensed?

Joseph Papa is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Anthony Papa Jr admitted to the bar?

Joseph Anthony Papa Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Joseph Anthony Papa Jr go to law school?

Joseph Anthony Papa Jr attended ALBANY.

Is Joseph Anthony Papa Jr in good standing?

Yes, Joseph Anthony Papa Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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