New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Joseph Callahan
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1963. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1963
- Admitted
- 63
- Years in bar
- 1088988
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Callahan has spent 63 years on the register since admission in 1963, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 63 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Callahan has carried New York bar registration 1088988 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 63 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 63 years, James Joseph Callahan has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Joseph Callahan's 63 years since a 1963 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
63 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Callahan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
63 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1963 admission class today
Of the 1,358 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1963, 17.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1088988
- Year Admitted
- 1963 (63 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Callahan's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Callahan licensed?
James Callahan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Callahan admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Callahan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1963.
Where did James Joseph Callahan go to law school?
James Joseph Callahan attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
Is James Joseph Callahan in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Callahan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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