New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Robert Califano
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2286144
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Thomas Robert Califano ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2286144 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Robert Califano, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Sidley Austin LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Thomas Robert Califano still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Thomas Robert Califano's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Thomas compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Robert Califano is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,086 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
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2286144
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 839-5575
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Robert Califano'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 Califano licensed?
Thomas Califano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Robert Califano admitted to the bar?
Thomas Robert Califano's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Thomas Robert Califano go to law school?
Thomas Robert Califano attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Thomas Robert Califano work for?
Thomas Robert Califano is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY.
Is Thomas Robert Califano in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Robert Califano 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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