New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Cecil Shapiro
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958, registered office in Margaretville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1660273
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Cecil Shapiro has spent 68 years on the register since admission in 1958, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 68 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Cecil Shapiro has carried New York bar registration 1660273 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joseph C Shapiro, Attorney At Law, located in Margaretville, NY (Delaware County), ZIP 12455. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 68 years, Joseph Cecil Shapiro 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 Cecil Shapiro's 68 years since a 1958 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
68 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joseph compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Joseph Cecil Shapiro is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
68 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1958 admission class today
Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 5.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1660273
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph C Shapiro, Attorney At Law
- City
- Margaretville, NY
- County
- Delaware
- ZIP Code
- 12455
- Phone
- (914) 586-4614
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Cecil Shapiro'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 Shapiro licensed?
Joseph Shapiro is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Cecil Shapiro admitted to the bar?
Joseph Cecil Shapiro's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.
Where did Joseph Cecil Shapiro go to law school?
Joseph Cecil Shapiro attended Albany Law School.
What company does Joseph Cecil Shapiro work for?
Joseph Cecil Shapiro is associated with Joseph C Shapiro, Attorney At Law in Margaretville, NY.
Is Joseph Cecil Shapiro in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Cecil Shapiro holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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