New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Santo Paterno
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Rutherford, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2459204
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Santo Paterno carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1992 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Santo Paterno is registered as bar number 2459204 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Leanza Agrapidis & Kalepic, located in Rutherford, NJ, ZIP 07070. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Seton Hall alumni
Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Joseph Santo Paterno is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 17% higher than 83% of 900 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
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
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2459204
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Leanza Agrapidis & Kalepic
- City
- Rutherford, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07070
- Phone
- (201) 804-0808
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Santo Paterno's current status, "Suspended, 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 Santo Paterno carries a "Suspended, 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 Paterno licensed?
Joseph Paterno is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Santo Paterno admitted to the bar?
Joseph Santo Paterno's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Joseph Santo Paterno go to law school?
Joseph Santo Paterno attended SETON HALL.
What company does Joseph Santo Paterno work for?
Joseph Santo Paterno is associated with Leanza Agrapidis & Kalepic in Rutherford, NJ.
Is Joseph Santo Paterno in good standing?
No, Joseph Santo Paterno carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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