New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Paul Sherer
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Woodbury, NY. 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
- 1153329
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Paul Sherer 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"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Paul Sherer has carried New York bar registration 1153329 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joseph P. Sherer Attorney At Law, located in Woodbury, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11797. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Joseph Paul Sherer 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 Paul Sherer'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
How Joseph compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Paul Sherer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,086 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
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 1153329
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph P. Sherer Attorney At Law
- City
- Woodbury, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11797
- Phone
- (516) 974-5820
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Paul Sherer'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 Sherer licensed?
Joseph Sherer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Paul Sherer admitted to the bar?
Joseph Paul Sherer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Joseph Paul Sherer go to law school?
Joseph Paul Sherer attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph Paul Sherer work for?
Joseph Paul Sherer is associated with Joseph P. Sherer Attorney At Law in Woodbury, NY.
Is Joseph Paul Sherer in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Paul Sherer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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