New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Margarita Rose Rivera

Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Newark, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2998706
NY reg #

The record in one line

Margarita Rose Rivera carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

27 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Seton Hall University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall University
62.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2998706
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Margarita Rose Rivera is registered as bar number 2998706 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Essex County Prosecutors Office, located in Newark, NJ. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 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.

How Margarita compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni

Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Margarita Rose Rivera is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

27 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni

Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 50% higher than 50% of 772 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 · May 2026

Seton Hall University's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.8%
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2998706
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Essex County Prosecutors Office

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Margarita Rose Rivera's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Margarita Rose Rivera carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Margarita Rivera licensed?

Margarita Rivera is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Margarita Rose Rivera admitted to the bar?

Margarita Rose Rivera's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Margarita Rose Rivera go to law school?

Margarita Rose Rivera attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.

What company does Margarita Rose Rivera work for?

Margarita Rose Rivera is associated with Essex County Prosecutors Office in Newark, NJ.

Is Margarita Rose Rivera in good standing?

No, Margarita Rose Rivera carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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