New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Michael Rizzo
Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. 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
- 2450872
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Michael Rizzo carries a "Disbarred" 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
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Pace
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Michael Rizzo is registered as bar number 2450872 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 34 years on the register. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 Pace alumni
Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, Joseph Michael Rizzo is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Pace alumni
Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 52% higher than 48% of 464 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
Pace's active-bar rate
Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace 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
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 2450872
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Michael Rizzo's current status, "Disbarred", 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 Michael Rizzo carries a "Disbarred" 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 Rizzo licensed?
Joseph Rizzo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Michael Rizzo admitted to the bar?
Joseph Michael Rizzo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Joseph Michael Rizzo go to law school?
Joseph Michael Rizzo attended PACE.
Is Joseph Michael Rizzo in good standing?
No, Joseph Michael Rizzo carries a "Disbarred" 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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