New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter M. Rivera
St Johns School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1499458
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter M. Rivera has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter M. Rivera has carried New York bar registration 1499458 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW (182 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Peter M. Rivera 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 M. Rivera's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 St Johns School Of Law alumni
Among the 118 St Johns School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peter M. Rivera is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. St Johns School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 118 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 13% higher than 87% of 118 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
St Johns School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St Johns School Of Law's 182 alumni in the New York register, 44.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1499458
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 653-4590
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter M. Rivera'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 Rivera licensed?
Peter Rivera is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter M. Rivera admitted to the bar?
Peter M. Rivera's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Peter M. Rivera go to law school?
Peter M. Rivera attended ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Peter M. Rivera in good standing?
Yes, Peter M. Rivera 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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