New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Joseph Swerdzewski

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Owens Cross Roads, AL. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1483395
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 51 years on the register since a 1975 admission, Joseph Swerdzewski ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.

51 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1483395
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph Swerdzewski is registered as bar number 1483395 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Swerdzewski, Joseph & Assoc, located in Owens Cross Roads, AL, ZIP 35763. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

Joseph Swerdzewski sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Joseph Swerdzewski's 51 years since admission in 1975. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Joseph compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Joseph Swerdzewski is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

51 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 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.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 66.2% 47.9% ▼ -27.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1483395
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Swerdzewski, Joseph & Assoc
ZIP Code
35763
Phone
(256) 503-2226

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Joseph Swerdzewski's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Joseph Swerdzewski's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joseph Swerdzewski licensed?

Joseph Swerdzewski is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Swerdzewski admitted to the bar?

Joseph Swerdzewski's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Joseph Swerdzewski go to law school?

Joseph Swerdzewski attended FORDHAM.

What company does Joseph Swerdzewski work for?

Joseph Swerdzewski is associated with Swerdzewski, Joseph & Assoc in Owens Cross Roads, AL.

Is Joseph Swerdzewski in good standing?

Yes, Joseph Swerdzewski holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.