New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Thomas Joseph Cerio

Thomas M Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2714749
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Thomas Joseph Cerio ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Thomas M Cooley

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Thomas M Cooley
67.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2714749
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2714749 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Joseph Cerio, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cerio Law Offices, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY (464 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Thomas Joseph Cerio 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 Joseph Cerio's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Thomas M Cooley alumni

Among the 233 Thomas M Cooley graduates in the New York register, Thomas Joseph Cerio is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Thomas M Cooley alumni

Years since admission - 233 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 73% higher than 27% of 233 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Thomas M Cooley's active-bar rate

Of Thomas M Cooley's 464 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Thomas M Cooley alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.1%
Thomas M Cooley alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2714749
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Cerio Law Offices
County
Onondaga
ZIP Code
13202
Phone
(315) 422-8769

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Thomas Joseph Cerio'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Thomas Joseph Cerio's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Cerio licensed?

Thomas Cerio is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas Joseph Cerio admitted to the bar?

Thomas Joseph Cerio's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Thomas Joseph Cerio go to law school?

Thomas Joseph Cerio attended THOMAS M COOLEY.

What company does Thomas Joseph Cerio work for?

Thomas Joseph Cerio is associated with Cerio Law Offices in Syracuse, NY.

Is Thomas Joseph Cerio in good standing?

Yes, Thomas Joseph Cerio holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.