New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Donald Joseph Volkert

Ohio Northern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Paterson, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1854306
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Joseph Volkert carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Ohio Northern University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Ohio Northern University
65.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1854306
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Joseph Volkert is registered as bar number 1854306 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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 Assignment Judge Superior Court Of Nj Passaic County Courthouse,, located in Paterson, NJ, ZIP 07505. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (212 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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 Donald compares to fellow Ohio Northern University alumni

Among the 102 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, Donald Joseph Volkert is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni

Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 102 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate

Of Ohio Northern University's 212 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65.1%
Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1854306
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Assignment Judge Superior Court Of Nj Passaic County Courthouse,
ZIP Code
07505
Phone
(973) 247-8139

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Joseph Volkert's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Donald Joseph Volkert carries a "Suspended, 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 Donald Volkert licensed?

Donald Volkert is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Joseph Volkert admitted to the bar?

Donald Joseph Volkert's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Donald Joseph Volkert go to law school?

Donald Joseph Volkert attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Donald Joseph Volkert work for?

Donald Joseph Volkert is associated with Assignment Judge Superior Court Of Nj Passaic County Courthouse, in Paterson, NJ.

Is Donald Joseph Volkert in good standing?

No, Donald Joseph Volkert carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.