New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso

University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. 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
2784478
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 38%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Illinois College Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
University Of Illinois College Of Law
82.6% active rate
Registration
2784478
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2784478 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Msc Cruises Sa, located in Geneva. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (436 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso 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 Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 Marcelo compares to fellow University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni

Among the 386 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso is longer-tenured than 95%.

29 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 386 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 5% higher than 95% of 386 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 436 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%82.6%
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2784478
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Msc Cruises Sa
City
Geneva
Phone
(078) 208-6176

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso'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 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.

Same firm affiliation: Msc Cruises Sa

Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).

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Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso with the closest admission year to 1997. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso'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 Marcelo Cardoso licensed?

Marcelo Cardoso is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso admitted to the bar?

Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso go to law school?

Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso attended University of Illinois College of Law.

What company does Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso work for?

Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso is associated with Msc Cruises Sa in Geneva.

Is Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso in good standing?

Yes, Marcelo Maranhao Cardoso holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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