New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
J Stephen Buchanan
Florida State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2057099
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Stephen Buchanan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Florida State University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Stephen Buchanan is registered as bar number 2057099 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (87 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How J compares to fellow Florida State University alumni
Among the 73 Florida State University graduates in the New York register, J Stephen Buchanan is longer-tenured than 97%.
40 years vs. Florida State University alumni
Years since admission - 73 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 3% higher than 97% of 73 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
Florida State University's active-bar rate
Of Florida State University's 87 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2057099
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Stephen Buchanan's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 Florida State University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1986 .
Same admission year (1986), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1986 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for J Stephen Buchanan with the closest admission year to 1986. 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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J Stephen Buchanan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Buchanan licensed?
J Buchanan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Stephen Buchanan admitted to the bar?
J Stephen Buchanan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did J Stephen Buchanan go to law school?
J Stephen Buchanan attended FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
Is J Stephen Buchanan in good standing?
No, J Stephen Buchanan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.