New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Alexander Cross
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1563527
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 53 years on the register since a 1973 admission, Peter Alexander Cross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Alexander Cross is registered as bar number 1563527 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Peter A. Cross, Attorney At Law, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Peter Alexander Cross sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Peter Alexander Cross's 53 years since admission in 1973. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Peter compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Peter Alexander Cross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1563527
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Peter A. Cross, Attorney At Law
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 756-1235
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Peter Alexander Cross's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Cross licensed?
Peter Cross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Alexander Cross admitted to the bar?
Peter Alexander Cross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Peter Alexander Cross go to law school?
Peter Alexander Cross attended NYU.
What company does Peter Alexander Cross work for?
Peter Alexander Cross is associated with Peter A. Cross, Attorney At Law in New York, NY.
Is Peter Alexander Cross in good standing?
Yes, Peter Alexander Cross holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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