New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Neil Bernardo

University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Paterson, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2019
Admitted
7
Years in bar
5736533
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2019, Neil Bernardo has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

7 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Virginia School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2019
7 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia School Of Law
83.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5736533
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5736533 on the New York register belongs to Neil Bernardo, currently in active 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 County Of Passaic, located in Paterson, NJ, ZIP 07505. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Neil Bernardo 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

7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Neil Bernardo sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

7 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

7 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Neil compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni

Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Neil Bernardo is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

7 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school

7 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,985 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 · May 2026

University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.1%
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2019 admission class today

Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2019 class 66.2% 92.5% ▲ +39.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2019 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5736533
Year Admitted
2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
County Of Passaic
ZIP Code
07505
Phone
(973) 881-4466

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Neil Bernardo'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

Neil Bernardo'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 Neil Bernardo licensed?

Neil Bernardo is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Neil Bernardo admitted to the bar?

Neil Bernardo has been on the New York bar register since 2019.

Where did Neil Bernardo go to law school?

Neil Bernardo attended University of Virginia School of Law.

What company does Neil Bernardo work for?

Neil Bernardo is associated with County Of Passaic in Paterson, NJ.

Is Neil Bernardo in good standing?

Yes, Neil Bernardo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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