New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joseph Timothy Stearns
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1078385
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Timothy Stearns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1965 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 61 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Timothy Stearns is registered as bar number 1078385 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kenny, Stearns & Zonghetti, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.
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 Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Joseph Timothy Stearns is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission - 215 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 215 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
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1078385
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kenny, Stearns & Zonghetti
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 422-6111
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Timothy Stearns'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 Timothy Stearns 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 Stearns licensed?
Joseph Stearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Timothy Stearns admitted to the bar?
Joseph Timothy Stearns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Joseph Timothy Stearns go to law school?
Joseph Timothy Stearns attended FORDHAM UNIV.
What company does Joseph Timothy Stearns work for?
Joseph Timothy Stearns is associated with Kenny, Stearns & Zonghetti in New York, NY.
Is Joseph Timothy Stearns in good standing?
No, Joseph Timothy Stearns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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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