New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Michael Petroccio
Quinnipiac University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Fairfield, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2185288
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Michael Petroccio carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #44 of 122
- by tenure in Fairfield office peers
- Law school
- Quinnipiac University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Michael Petroccio is registered as bar number 2185288 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Russo & Rizio, LLC, located in Fairfield, CT, ZIP 06824. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Quinnipiac University School of Law (900 registered alumni).
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.
Tenure among Fairfield, CT office peers
William Michael Petroccio is toward the newer end of Fairfield, CT's NY register cohort: #44 of 122 by years since admission. See the Fairfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #44
- City cohort
- 122
- Local percentile
- 35th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Fairfield
- Debra Arganese admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Michael Francis Mitri admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Pamela Cathlyn Jones admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Lois M. Lyons Gibson admitted 1987 · 39 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Quinnipiac University School Of Law alumni
Among the 607 Quinnipiac University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Michael Petroccio is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Quinnipiac University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 607 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 607 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
Quinnipiac University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Quinnipiac University School Of Law's 900 alumni in the New York register, 81% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2185288
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Russo & Rizio, LLC
- City
- Fairfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06824
- Phone
- (203) 614-1898
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Michael Petroccio'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.
Same firm affiliation: Russo & Rizio, LLC
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure Quinnipiac University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Fairfield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Michael Petroccio: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~123 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
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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William Michael Petroccio 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 William Petroccio licensed?
William Petroccio is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Michael Petroccio admitted to the bar?
William Michael Petroccio's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did William Michael Petroccio go to law school?
William Michael Petroccio attended Quinnipiac University School of Law.
What company does William Michael Petroccio work for?
William Michael Petroccio is associated with Russo & Rizio, LLC in Fairfield, CT.
Is William Michael Petroccio in good standing?
No, William Michael Petroccio carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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