New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
J Clark Kelso
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Sacramento, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2021343
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Clark Kelso has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #13 of 182
- by tenure in Sacramento office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Clark Kelso has carried New York bar registration 2021343 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under J Clark Kelso Esq, located in Sacramento, CA, ZIP 95817. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (21,451 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, J Clark Kelso has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
J Clark Kelso's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Sacramento, CA office peers
J Clark Kelso is toward the newer end of Sacramento, CA's NY register cohort: #13 of 182 by years since admission. See the Sacramento attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #13
- City cohort
- 182
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Sacramento
- Carol Hart admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Richard Pachter admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Dominique A. Pollara admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- William J. Prasifka admitted 1985 · 41 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 J compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 4,860 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, J Clark Kelso is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,860 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,860 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
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2021343
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- J Clark Kelso Esq
- City
- Sacramento, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95817
- Phone
- (916) 739-7000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Clark Kelso'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Kelso licensed?
J Kelso is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Clark Kelso admitted to the bar?
J Clark Kelso's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did J Clark Kelso go to law school?
J Clark Kelso attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does J Clark Kelso work for?
J Clark Kelso is associated with J Clark Kelso Esq in Sacramento, CA.
Is J Clark Kelso in good standing?
Yes, J Clark Kelso holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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