New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Donald James Murphy
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Utica, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1186865
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald James Murphy has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- John Marshall Law School Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald James Murphy has carried New York bar registration 1186865 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Donald J. Murphy, Esq., located in Utica, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13501. Educational background: John Marshall Law School Chicago (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Donald James Murphy has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Donald James Murphy's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Donald compares to fellow John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Among the 126 John Marshall Law School Chicago graduates in the New York register, Donald James Murphy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 126 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
John Marshall Law School Chicago's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall Law School Chicago's 170 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1186865
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donald J. Murphy, Esq.
- City
- Utica, NY
- County
- Oneida
- ZIP Code
- 13501
- Phone
- (315) 735-0026
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald James Murphy'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 Donald Murphy licensed?
Donald Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald James Murphy admitted to the bar?
Donald James Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Donald James Murphy go to law school?
Donald James Murphy attended John Marshall Law School Chicago.
What company does Donald James Murphy work for?
Donald James Murphy is associated with Donald J. Murphy, Esq. in Utica, NY.
Is Donald James Murphy in good standing?
Yes, Donald James Murphy 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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