New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Francis J. Odonnell
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1562685
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Francis J. Odonnell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Deceased", on record since 1962. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 64 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Francis J. Odonnell is registered as bar number 1562685 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1962, representing roughly 64 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Deceased" status places them outside the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.
How Francis compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Francis J. Odonnell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
64 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1562685
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Francis J. Odonnell's current status is "Deceased".
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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchSource: New York State Unified Court System - Attorney Registration Search
Before you rely on this record
Francis J. Odonnell is currently listed as "Deceased" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Always confirm an attorney's current standing directly with the NY Office of Court Administration before making legal decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Francis Odonnell licensed?
Francis Odonnell is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Deceased".
When was Francis J. Odonnell admitted to the bar?
Francis J. Odonnell was admitted to the bar in 1962.
Where did Francis J. Odonnell go to law school?
Francis J. Odonnell attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Francis J. Odonnell in good standing?
Francis J. Odonnell has a bar status of "Deceased". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.