New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Walter Cole
State Univ. Of New York At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Rochester, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4580379
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Walter Cole appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2008 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- State Univ. Of New York At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Walter Cole is registered as bar number 4580379 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 Law Office Of James Cole, PLLC, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14625. Educational background: STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
State Univ. Of New York At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State Univ. Of New York At Buffalo's 5 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
State Univ. Of New York At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4580379
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of James Cole, PLLC
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14625
- Phone
- (585) 545-0142
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Walter Cole's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Cole licensed?
James Cole is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Walter Cole admitted to the bar?
James Walter Cole was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did James Walter Cole go to law school?
James Walter Cole attended STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.
What company does James Walter Cole work for?
James Walter Cole is associated with The Law Office Of James Cole, PLLC in Rochester, NY.
Is James Walter Cole in good standing?
Not currently, James Walter Cole's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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