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
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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 422-8769
Education
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
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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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.
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