New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Steven Charles Decosta
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Staten Island, NY. 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
- 1441419
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Charles Decosta 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
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Charles Decosta has carried New York bar registration 1441419 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Steven C. Decosta, Esq., located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10309. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Steven Charles Decosta 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
Steven Charles Decosta'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 Steven compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Steven Charles Decosta is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,546 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
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
- 1441419
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steven C. Decosta, Esq.
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10309
- Phone
- (718) 227-7306
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Charles Decosta'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 Steven Decosta licensed?
Steven Decosta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Charles Decosta admitted to the bar?
Steven Charles Decosta's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Steven Charles Decosta go to law school?
Steven Charles Decosta attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Steven Charles Decosta work for?
Steven Charles Decosta is associated with Steven C. Decosta, Esq. in Staten Island, NY.
Is Steven Charles Decosta in good standing?
Yes, Steven Charles Decosta holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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