New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew John Defazio
Pace University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in White Plains, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5186903
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Matthew John Defazio has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5186903 on the New York register belongs to Matthew John Defazio, currently in active 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 Osorio Cachaya Law Offices, PLLC,, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (775 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Matthew John Defazio is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Matthew John Defazio sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow Pace University School Of Law alumni
Among the 732 Pace University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew John Defazio is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Pace University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 732 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 90% higher than 10% of 732 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pace University School Of Law's 775 alumni in the New York register, 80.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5186903
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Osorio Cachaya Law Offices, PLLC,
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 761-3168
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew John Defazio'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 Matthew Defazio licensed?
Matthew Defazio is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew John Defazio admitted to the bar?
Matthew John Defazio has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Matthew John Defazio go to law school?
Matthew John Defazio attended PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Matthew John Defazio work for?
Matthew John Defazio is associated with Osorio Cachaya Law Offices, PLLC, in White Plains, NY.
Is Matthew John Defazio in good standing?
Yes, Matthew John Defazio holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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