New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Rafael Avelino Morales
University Of The Philippines College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2094738
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rafael Avelino Morales has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of The Philippines College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rafael Avelino Morales has carried New York bar registration 2094738 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 Morales & Justiniano, located in Taguig City 1634 Metro Manila. Educational background: University of the Philippines College of Law (47 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Rafael Avelino Morales 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
Rafael Avelino Morales's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
University Of The Philippines College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of The Philippines College Of Law's 47 alumni in the New York register, 89.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2094738
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morales & Justiniano
- City
- Taguig City 1634 Metro Manila
- Phone
- +(632) 8834-2551
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rafael Avelino Morales's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Near-tenure University Of The Philippines College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1986 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1986), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1986 whose listed office city differs from Taguig City 1634 Metro Manila, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Rafael Avelino Morales with the closest admission year to 1986. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rafael Morales licensed?
Rafael Morales is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rafael Avelino Morales admitted to the bar?
Rafael Avelino Morales's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Rafael Avelino Morales go to law school?
Rafael Avelino Morales attended University of the Philippines College of Law.
What company does Rafael Avelino Morales work for?
Rafael Avelino Morales is associated with Morales & Justiniano in Taguig City 1634 Metro Manila.
Is Rafael Avelino Morales in good standing?
Yes, Rafael Avelino Morales holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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