New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Jacqueline M. James

Catholic University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in White Plains, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2384220
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Jacqueline M. James ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#1020 of 3,330
by tenure in White Plains office peers
Law school
Catholic University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Law school
Catholic University
Registration
2384220
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2384220 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jacqueline M. James, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The James Law Firm PLLC, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 35 years on the register, Jacqueline M. James still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Jacqueline M. James's 35 years since admission in 1991.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · September 2026

Tenure among White Plains, NY office peers

Jacqueline M. James is earlier in the White Plains, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #1,020 of 3,330 (31st percentile). See the White Plains attorney directory .

Local rank
#1,020
City cohort
3,330
Local percentile
31st
Admitted
1991

Nearest tenure peers in White Plains

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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Jacqueline compares to fellow Catholic University alumni

Among the 207 Catholic University graduates in the New York register, Jacqueline M. James is longer-tenured than 71%.

35 years vs. Catholic University alumni

Years since admission - 207 NY-registered alumni of this school

35 Top 29% higher than 71% of 207 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

The 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1991 class 67.2% 75.3% ▲ +12.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2384220
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
The James Law Firm PLLC
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10601
Phone
(914) 358-6423

Education

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jacqueline M. James'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Jacqueline M. James: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,331 here). 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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Before you rely on this record

Jacqueline M. James's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jacqueline James licensed?

Jacqueline James is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jacqueline M. James admitted to the bar?

Jacqueline M. James's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did Jacqueline M. James go to law school?

Jacqueline M. James attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.

What company does Jacqueline M. James work for?

Jacqueline M. James is associated with The James Law Firm PLLC in White Plains, NY.

Is Jacqueline M. James in good standing?

Yes, Jacqueline M. James holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.