New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Joseph Alfini
Northwestern alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1743228
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Alfini appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1973 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Northwestern
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Alfini is registered as bar number 1743228 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN (189 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.
How James compares to fellow Northwestern alumni
Among the 152 Northwestern graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Alfini is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Northwestern alumni
Years since admission - 152 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 152 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern's 189 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1743228
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Alfini'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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James Joseph Alfini is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Alfini licensed?
James Alfini is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Alfini admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Alfini's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did James Joseph Alfini go to law school?
James Joseph Alfini attended NORTHWESTERN.
Is James Joseph Alfini in good standing?
Not currently, James Joseph Alfini'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.
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