New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gilbert James West Sr.
Antioch School Of Law (Dave Clarke School Of Law At University Of The District Of Columbia) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3976735
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Gilbert James West Sr. ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #224 of 436
- by tenure in Poughkeepsie office peers
- Law school
- Antioch School Of Law (Dave Clarke School Of Law At University Of The District Of Columbia)
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3976735 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gilbert James West Sr., a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Offices Of Gilbert J. West Sr., located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12602. Educational background: Antioch School of Law (Dave Clarke School of Law at University of the District of Columbia).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Gilbert James West Sr. 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 Gilbert James West Sr.'s 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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
Tenure among Poughkeepsie, NY office peers
Relative to the 436 NY-registered attorneys listing Poughkeepsie, NY, Gilbert James West Sr. is longer-tenured than 51% (local rank #224). See the Poughkeepsie attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #224
- City cohort
- 436
- Local percentile
- 51st
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Poughkeepsie
- Ross H. Gould admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Nicholas Roman Lewis admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Andrea Long admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Theodore Vincent Mccullough Iii admitted 2001 · 25 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.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3976735
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Gilbert J. West Sr.
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12602
- Phone
- (845) 554-6112
Education
Antioch School of Law (Dave Clarke School of Law at University of the District of Columbia)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gilbert James West Sr.'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.
Same admission year (2001), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gilbert West licensed?
Gilbert West is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gilbert James West Sr. admitted to the bar?
Gilbert James West Sr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Gilbert James West Sr. go to law school?
Gilbert James West Sr. attended Antioch School of Law (Dave Clarke School of Law at University of the District of Columbia).
What company does Gilbert James West Sr. work for?
Gilbert James West Sr. is associated with Law Offices Of Gilbert J. West Sr. in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Gilbert James West Sr. in good standing?
Yes, Gilbert James West Sr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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