New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Paul Michael Buono

Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3900727
NY reg #

The record in one line

Paul Michael Buono carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2000 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

26 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Cornell Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Law school
Cornell Law School
Registration
3900727
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Paul Michael Buono is registered as bar number 3900727 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 26 years on the register. Educational background: CORNELL LAW SCHOOL (8,042 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 Paul compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni

Among the 1,739 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Michael Buono is longer-tenured than 51%.

26 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,739 NY-registered alumni of this school

26 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,739 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 · August 2026

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years2000 class 67.2% 63.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
3900727
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(202) 624-2528

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paul Michael Buono's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Before you rely on this record

Paul Michael Buono 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 Paul Buono licensed?

Paul Buono is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paul Michael Buono admitted to the bar?

Paul Michael Buono's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Paul Michael Buono go to law school?

Paul Michael Buono attended CORNELL LAW SCHOOL.

Is Paul Michael Buono in good standing?

No, Paul Michael Buono carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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