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

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Law school
-
Registration
1295039
NY registration #

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

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.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 67.2% 51.7% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

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
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
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%
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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.

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Before you rely on this record

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.

Cite this page & disclosure

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