New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Garth John Slocum
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Ghent, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2731479
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Garth John Slocum ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 5
- by tenure in Ghent office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2731479 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Garth John Slocum, 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 Garth J. Slocum, located in Ghent, NY (Columbia County), ZIP 12075. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,285 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Garth John Slocum 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 Garth John Slocum's 30 years since admission in 1996.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Ghent, NY office peers
In the small Ghent, NY cohort (5 with admission years), Garth John Slocum ranks #4 by tenure. See the Ghent attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 1996
Nearest tenure peers in Ghent
- William John Galvin admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Alana Naomi Schwartz admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Justin Eric Frazer admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Larry H. Machiz admitted 1980 · 46 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Garth compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,944 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Garth John Slocum is longer-tenured than 99%.
30 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,944 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,944 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 · August 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,285 alumni in the New York register, 73.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2731479
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Garth J. Slocum
- City
- Ghent, NY
- County
- Columbia
- ZIP Code
- 12075
- Phone
- (518) 772-2310
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Garth John Slocum'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 Albany Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1996 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1996), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1996 whose listed office city differs from Ghent, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Garth John Slocum with the closest admission year to 1996. 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 Garth Slocum licensed?
Garth Slocum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Garth John Slocum admitted to the bar?
Garth John Slocum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Garth John Slocum go to law school?
Garth John Slocum attended Albany Law School.
What company does Garth John Slocum work for?
Garth John Slocum is associated with Garth J. Slocum in Ghent, NY.
Is Garth John Slocum in good standing?
Yes, Garth John Slocum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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