New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Christopher Costello
Touro Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Riverhead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2531523
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Thomas Christopher Costello ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2531523 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Christopher Costello, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Suffolk County Da'S Office Criminal Courts Bldg., located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: TOURO LAW SCHOOL (540 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Thomas Christopher Costello 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 Christopher Costello's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 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 Touro Law School alumni
Among the 463 Touro Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Christopher Costello is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Touro Law School alumni
Years since admission - 463 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 32% higher than 68% of 463 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
Touro Law School's active-bar rate
Of Touro Law School's 540 alumni in the New York register, 70% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2531523
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suffolk County Da'S Office Criminal Courts Bldg.
- City
- Riverhead, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11901
- Phone
- (631) 852-2500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Christopher Costello'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 Costello licensed?
Thomas Costello is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Christopher Costello admitted to the bar?
Thomas Christopher Costello's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Thomas Christopher Costello go to law school?
Thomas Christopher Costello attended TOURO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Thomas Christopher Costello work for?
Thomas Christopher Costello is associated with Suffolk County Da'S Office Criminal Courts Bldg. in Riverhead, NY.
Is Thomas Christopher Costello in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Christopher Costello 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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