New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James Milton Bowen

Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1465426
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Milton Bowen carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

54 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
Law school
Fordham Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, currently registered
suspended
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Law school
Fordham Law School
Registration
1465426
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Milton Bowen is registered as bar number 1465426 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL (1,808 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How James compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni

Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, James Milton Bowen is longer-tenured than 99%.

54 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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 · August 2026

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 67.2% 40% ▼ -40.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, currently registered
Registration Number
1465426
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Milton Bowen's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

James Milton Bowen carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Bowen licensed?

James Bowen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Milton Bowen admitted to the bar?

James Milton Bowen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did James Milton Bowen go to law school?

James Milton Bowen attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

Is James Milton Bowen in good standing?

No, James Milton Bowen carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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