New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Louis Destefano
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Mount Vernon, 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
- 1295039
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Louis Destefano carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1978 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #6 of 98
- by tenure in Mount Vernon office peers
- Mount Vernon
- registered office, NY
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Louis Destefano is registered as bar number 1295039 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Westchester Legal Services, located in Mount Vernon, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10550.
State context & due diligence
A "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.
Tenure among Mount Vernon, NY office peers
Peter Louis Destefano is toward the newer end of Mount Vernon, NY's NY register cohort: #6 of 98 by years since admission. See the Mount Vernon attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 98
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1978
Nearest tenure peers in Mount Vernon
- Robert Evan Greshes admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Paul Ivan Horowitz admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Steven Kent admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Jeffrey Galperin admitted 1980 · 46 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1295039
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 1984
Location & Contact
- Company
- Westchester Legal Services
- City
- Mount Vernon, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10550
- Phone
- (914) 664-6190
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Louis Destefano's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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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Peter Louis Destefano carries a "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 Peter Destefano licensed?
Peter Destefano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Louis Destefano admitted to the bar?
Peter Louis Destefano's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
What company does Peter Louis Destefano work for?
Peter Louis Destefano is associated with Westchester Legal Services in Mount Vernon, NY.
Is Peter Louis Destefano in good standing?
No, Peter Louis Destefano carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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