New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza

South Texas College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Vestal, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1196716
NY reg #

The record in one line

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

48 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
South Texas College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
South Texas College
57.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1196716
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza has carried New York bar registration 1196716 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Jon Sarra Law PLLC, located in Vestal, NY (Broome County), ZIP 13850. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE (64 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, Matthew Alphonse Vitanza has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

48 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Matthew compares to fellow South Texas College alumni

Among the 64 South Texas College graduates in the New York register, Matthew Alphonse Vitanza is longer-tenured than 81% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. South Texas College alumni

Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 19% higher than 81% of 64 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 55 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

South Texas College's active-bar rate

Of South Texas College's 64 alumni in the New York register, 57.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

South Texas College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%57.8%
South Texas College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1196716
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Jon Sarra Law PLLC
County
Broome
ZIP Code
13850
Phone
(607) 251-1390

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza'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 Matthew Vitanza licensed?

Matthew Vitanza is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew Alphonse Vitanza admitted to the bar?

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Matthew Alphonse Vitanza go to law school?

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza attended SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE.

What company does Matthew Alphonse Vitanza work for?

Matthew Alphonse Vitanza is associated with Jon Sarra Law PLLC in Vestal, NY.

Is Matthew Alphonse Vitanza in good standing?

Yes, Matthew Alphonse Vitanza holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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