New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Joshua Paul Arnold

Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Smithfield, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2009
Admitted
17
Years in bar
4718714
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joshua Paul Arnold has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

17 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2009
17 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law
70.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4718714
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joshua Paul Arnold carries New York bar registration 4718714, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Smithfield Foods, Inc., located in Smithfield, VA, ZIP 23430. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (100 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Joshua Paul Arnold remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Joshua Paul Arnold was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

17 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Joshua compares to fellow Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law alumni

Among the 81 Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joshua Paul Arnold is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

17 years vs. Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 81 NY-registered alumni of this school

17 Top 58% higher than 42% of 81 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 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

Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law's 100 alumni in the New York register, 70.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.4%
Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2009 admission class today

Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2009 class 66.2% 84.8% ▲ +28.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2009 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4718714
Year Admitted
2009 (17 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
ZIP Code
23430
Phone
(757) 805-5987

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joshua Paul Arnold'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
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

Joshua Paul Arnold'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 Joshua Arnold licensed?

Joshua Arnold is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joshua Paul Arnold admitted to the bar?

Joshua Paul Arnold was admitted to the bar in 2009.

Where did Joshua Paul Arnold go to law school?

Joshua Paul Arnold attended SETON HALL UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Joshua Paul Arnold work for?

Joshua Paul Arnold is associated with Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Smithfield, VA.

Is Joshua Paul Arnold in good standing?

Yes, Joshua Paul Arnold holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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