New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Deffina
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1162643
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Deffina carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1967 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Deffina is registered as bar number 1162643 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Thomas compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,147 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Deffina is longer-tenured than 99%.
59 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,147 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,147 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 · September 2026
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 30.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1162643
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
Education
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Deffina's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure St Johns University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1967 .
Same admission year (1967), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1967 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Thomas Deffina with the closest admission year to 1967. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Thomas Deffina carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Deffina licensed?
Thomas Deffina is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Deffina admitted to the bar?
Thomas Deffina's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Thomas Deffina go to law school?
Thomas Deffina attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
Is Thomas Deffina in good standing?
No, Thomas Deffina carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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