New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Katherine Swisher
Texas Tech University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1889617
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Katherine Swisher appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Texas Tech University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Katherine Swisher is registered as bar number 1889617 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Texas Tech University's active-bar rate
Of Texas Tech University's 16 alumni in the New York register, 62.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Texas Tech University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1889617
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Katherine Swisher's current status, "Resigned", 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 Katherine Swisher is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Swisher licensed?
J Swisher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Katherine Swisher admitted to the bar?
J Katherine Swisher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did J Katherine Swisher go to law school?
J Katherine Swisher attended TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
Is J Katherine Swisher in good standing?
Not currently, J Katherine Swisher's listed status is "Resigned", 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.