New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Ralph Cessario
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1576057
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ralph Cessario has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ralph Cessario has carried New York bar registration 1576057 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Ralph Cessario 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
Ralph Cessario's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ralph compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Ralph Cessario is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 1576057
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (716) 983-2180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ralph Cessario'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 Ralph Cessario licensed?
Ralph Cessario is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ralph Cessario admitted to the bar?
Ralph Cessario's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Ralph Cessario go to law school?
Ralph Cessario attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
Is Ralph Cessario in good standing?
Yes, Ralph Cessario 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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