New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Francis Joseph Connolly
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Saint Paul, MN. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1978378
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Francis Joseph Connolly has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Francis Joseph Connolly has carried New York bar registration 1978378 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Minnesota Court Of Appeals, located in Saint Paul, MN, ZIP 55155. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Francis Joseph Connolly 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
Francis Joseph Connolly's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Francis compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Francis Joseph Connolly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 5,599 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1978378
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Minnesota Court Of Appeals
- City
- Saint Paul, MN
- ZIP Code
- 55155
- Phone
- (651) 297-1066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Francis Joseph Connolly'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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Francis Joseph Connolly'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 Francis Connolly licensed?
Francis Connolly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Francis Joseph Connolly admitted to the bar?
Francis Joseph Connolly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Francis Joseph Connolly go to law school?
Francis Joseph Connolly attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does Francis Joseph Connolly work for?
Francis Joseph Connolly is associated with Minnesota Court Of Appeals in Saint Paul, MN.
Is Francis Joseph Connolly in good standing?
Yes, Francis Joseph Connolly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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