New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
J Stephen Sheppard
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 2190684
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Stephen Sheppard appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1969 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Stephen Sheppard is registered as bar number 2190684 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How J compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, J Stephen Sheppard is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 5,599 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 · May 2026
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2190684
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10010
- Phone
- (212) 974-7474
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Stephen Sheppard's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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J Stephen Sheppard is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Sheppard licensed?
J Sheppard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Stephen Sheppard admitted to the bar?
J Stephen Sheppard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did J Stephen Sheppard go to law school?
J Stephen Sheppard attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does J Stephen Sheppard work for?
J Stephen Sheppard is associated with Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP in New York, NY.
Is J Stephen Sheppard in good standing?
Not currently, J Stephen Sheppard's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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