New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Byron Paul Yost
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1686971
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Byron Paul Yost appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Byron Paul Yost is registered as bar number 1686971 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Byron compares to fellow St Johns alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Byron Paul Yost is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,577 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
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1686971
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Byron Paul Yost's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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 Byron Yost licensed?
Byron Yost is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Byron Paul Yost admitted to the bar?
Byron Paul Yost's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Byron Paul Yost go to law school?
Byron Paul Yost attended ST JOHNS.
Is Byron Paul Yost in good standing?
Not currently, Byron Paul Yost's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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