New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Peter Anthony Cristo
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Albany, 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
- 1232818
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Anthony Cristo 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
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Anthony Cristo has carried New York bar registration 1232818 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 Peter A. Cristo Attorney At Law, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12211. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Peter Anthony Cristo 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
Peter Anthony Cristo'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peter Anthony Cristo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1232818
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Peter A. Cristo Attorney At Law
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12211
- Phone
- (518) 436-7687
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Anthony Cristo'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 Peter Cristo licensed?
Peter Cristo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Anthony Cristo admitted to the bar?
Peter Anthony Cristo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Peter Anthony Cristo go to law school?
Peter Anthony Cristo attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Peter Anthony Cristo work for?
Peter Anthony Cristo is associated with Peter A. Cristo Attorney At Law in Albany, NY.
Is Peter Anthony Cristo in good standing?
Yes, Peter Anthony Cristo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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