New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma
South Texas College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Nashville, TN. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4878997
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- South Texas College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma carries New York bar registration 4878997, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ploegsma & Shulman LLP, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37201. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: South Texas College of Law (181 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Alexander Jouke Ploegsma remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Alexander compares to fellow South Texas College Of Law alumni
Among the 135 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Alexander Jouke Ploegsma is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 47% higher than 53% of 135 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
South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College Of Law's 181 alumni in the New York register, 75.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
South Texas College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4878997
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ploegsma & Shulman LLP
- City
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37201
- Phone
- (713) 304-7548
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma'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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Alexander Jouke Ploegsma'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 Alexander Ploegsma licensed?
Alexander Ploegsma is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alexander Jouke Ploegsma admitted to the bar?
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Alexander Jouke Ploegsma go to law school?
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma attended South Texas College of Law.
What company does Alexander Jouke Ploegsma work for?
Alexander Jouke Ploegsma is associated with Ploegsma & Shulman LLP in Nashville, TN.
Is Alexander Jouke Ploegsma in good standing?
Yes, Alexander Jouke Ploegsma holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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