New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen J. Cochi
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Union City, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1885607
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen J. Cochi has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #6 of 28
- by tenure in Union City office peers
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen J. Cochi has carried New York bar registration 1885607 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
Practice address is listed under Stephen J Cochi Esq, located in Union City, NJ, ZIP 07087. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,328 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Stephen J. Cochi 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
Stephen J. Cochi's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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
Tenure among Union City, NJ office peers
Within Union City, NJ's 28-attorney local set, Stephen J. Cochi is #6 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Union City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 28
- Local percentile
- 18th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Union City
- Kathleen C. Inguaggiato admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Leonard J. Altamura admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Howard B. Brownstein admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Loretta Mary Burns admitted 1981 · 45 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.
How Stephen compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Stephen J. Cochi is longer-tenured than 99%.
43 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 · August 2026
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1885607
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen J Cochi Esq
- City
- Union City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07087
- Phone
- (201) 866-9097
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen J. Cochi'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen Cochi licensed?
Stephen Cochi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen J. Cochi admitted to the bar?
Stephen J. Cochi's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Stephen J. Cochi go to law school?
Stephen J. Cochi attended FORDHAM.
What company does Stephen J. Cochi work for?
Stephen J. Cochi is associated with Stephen J Cochi Esq in Union City, NJ.
Is Stephen J. Cochi in good standing?
Yes, Stephen J. Cochi holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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