New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James P. Childers
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 2936318
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James P. Childers has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James P. Childers has carried New York bar registration 2936318 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 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, James P. Childers 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 P. Childers's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, James P. Childers is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2936318
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (919) 977-3780
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James P. Childers'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 Childers licensed?
James Childers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James P. Childers admitted to the bar?
James P. Childers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did James P. Childers go to law school?
James P. Childers attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
Is James P. Childers in good standing?
Yes, James P. Childers 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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