New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul B. Sweeney
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in East Meadow, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2567808
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Paul B. Sweeney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2567808 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul B. Sweeney, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, located in East Meadow, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11554. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Paul B. Sweeney still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Paul B. Sweeney's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Paul compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul B. Sweeney is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,136 fellow alumni
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
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2567808
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman
- City
- East Meadow, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11554
- Phone
- (516) 296-7032
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul B. Sweeney'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.
Other Attorneys at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in East Meadow, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Paul B. Sweeney with similar attorneys in East Meadow.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Paul B. Sweeney'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 Paul Sweeney licensed?
Paul Sweeney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul B. Sweeney admitted to the bar?
Paul B. Sweeney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Paul B. Sweeney go to law school?
Paul B. Sweeney attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Paul B. Sweeney work for?
Paul B. Sweeney is associated with Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman in East Meadow, NY.
Is Paul B. Sweeney in good standing?
Yes, Paul B. Sweeney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.