New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Martin Obten
Hastings College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1527217
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Martin Obten's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1967 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Hastings College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Martin Obten is registered as bar number 1527217 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Hastings College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hastings College Of Law's 32 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Hastings College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1527217
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Martin Obten's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-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 Obten licensed?
J Obten is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Martin Obten admitted to the bar?
J Martin Obten's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did J Martin Obten go to law school?
J Martin Obten attended HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW.
Is J Martin Obten in good standing?
J Martin Obten's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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