New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Louis J. Desena
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Bohemia, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2785202
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Louis J. Desena ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2785202 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Louis J. Desena, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Desena & Sweeney, located in Bohemia, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11716. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Louis J. Desena still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Louis J. Desena's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Louis compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Louis J. Desena is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2785202
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Desena & Sweeney
- City
- Bohemia, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11716
- Phone
- (631) 360-7333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Louis J. Desena'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Louis Desena licensed?
Louis Desena is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Louis J. Desena admitted to the bar?
Louis J. Desena's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Louis J. Desena go to law school?
Louis J. Desena attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Louis J. Desena work for?
Louis J. Desena is associated with Desena & Sweeney in Bohemia, NY.
Is Louis J. Desena in good standing?
Yes, Louis J. Desena holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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