New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Francis James Mcgowan
Lewis And Clark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Fort Bragg, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2977171
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Francis James Mcgowan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Lewis And Clark
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2977171 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Francis James Mcgowan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mendocino County Office Of The Public Defender, located in Fort Bragg, CA, ZIP 95437. Educational background: LEWIS AND CLARK (11 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Francis James Mcgowan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Francis James Mcgowan's 27 years since admission in 1999.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Lewis And Clark's active-bar rate
Of Lewis And Clark's 11 alumni in the New York register, 81.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2977171
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mendocino County Office Of The Public Defender
- City
- Fort Bragg, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95437
- Phone
- (707) 234-6950
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Francis James Mcgowan's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Lewis And Clark alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1999 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1999), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1999 whose listed office city differs from Fort Bragg, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Francis James Mcgowan with the closest admission year to 1999. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Francis Mcgowan licensed?
Francis Mcgowan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Francis James Mcgowan admitted to the bar?
Francis James Mcgowan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Francis James Mcgowan go to law school?
Francis James Mcgowan attended LEWIS AND CLARK.
What company does Francis James Mcgowan work for?
Francis James Mcgowan is associated with Mendocino County Office Of The Public Defender in Fort Bragg, CA.
Is Francis James Mcgowan in good standing?
Yes, Francis James Mcgowan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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