New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Ledgewood, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3894862
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2000 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 26 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #3 of 5
- by tenure in Ledgewood office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr is registered as bar number 3894862 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 Hardesty Law Group, P.C., located in Ledgewood, NJ, ZIP 07852. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (2,918 registered alumni).
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.
Tenure among Ledgewood, NJ office peers
In the small Ledgewood, NJ cohort (5 with admission years), Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr ranks #3 by tenure. See the Ledgewood attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 40th
- Admitted
- 2000
Nearest tenure peers in Ledgewood
- Scott Andrew Slezak admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Scott Jonathan Goldstein admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Jenee Katherine Ciccarelli admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Lawrence D. Forster admitted 1985 · 41 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Leonard compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,723 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr is longer-tenured than 64%.
26 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,723 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 36% higher than 64% of 2,723 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 · August 2026
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,918 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3894862
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hardesty Law Group, P.C.
- City
- Ledgewood, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07852
- Phone
- (973) 206-9200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2000 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2000), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2000 whose listed office city differs from Ledgewood, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr with the closest admission year to 2000. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leonard Hardesty licensed?
Leonard Hardesty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr admitted to the bar?
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr go to law school?
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr work for?
Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr is associated with Hardesty Law Group, P.C. in Ledgewood, NJ.
Is Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr in good standing?
No, Leonard Joseph Charles Hardesty Jr carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.