New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Josephine M. Bastone

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1926153
NY reg #

The record in one line

Josephine M. Bastone has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Law school
Fordham University
61.4% active rate
Registration
1926153
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Josephine M. Bastone has carried New York bar registration 1926153 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Josephine M. Bastone 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

Josephine M. Bastone's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

How Josephine compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Josephine M. Bastone is longer-tenured than 99%.

42 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 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 · August 2026

Fordham University's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%61.4%
Fordham University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 67.2% 54.8% ▼ -18.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1926153
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Josephine M. Bastone's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Josephine M. Bastone'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 Josephine Bastone licensed?

Josephine Bastone is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Josephine M. Bastone admitted to the bar?

Josephine M. Bastone's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Josephine M. Bastone go to law school?

Josephine M. Bastone attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

Is Josephine M. Bastone in good standing?

Yes, Josephine M. Bastone holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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