New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Joseph Alford
University Of St. Thomas School Of Law - Mn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5819958
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Thomas Joseph Alford has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of St. Thomas School Of Law - Mn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5819958 on the New York register belongs to Thomas Joseph Alford, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of St. Thomas School of Law - MN (27 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Thomas Joseph Alford is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Thomas Joseph Alford sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of St. Thomas School Of Law - Mn's active-bar rate
Of University Of St. Thomas School Of Law - Mn's 27 alumni in the New York register, 88.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of St. Thomas School Of Law - Mn alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5819958
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (651) 587-7535
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Joseph Alford'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 Thomas Alford licensed?
Thomas Alford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Joseph Alford admitted to the bar?
Thomas Joseph Alford has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Thomas Joseph Alford go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Alford attended University of St. Thomas School of Law - MN.
Is Thomas Joseph Alford in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Joseph Alford 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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