New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Richard Columbo
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Staten Island, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2645281
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, James Richard Columbo ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2645281 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Richard Columbo, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James R. Columbo Jr., Esq, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10301. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, James Richard Columbo still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Richard Columbo's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Richard Columbo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2645281
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James R. Columbo Jr., Esq
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10301
- Phone
- (718) 442-7171
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Richard Columbo'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 Columbo licensed?
James Columbo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Richard Columbo admitted to the bar?
James Richard Columbo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did James Richard Columbo go to law school?
James Richard Columbo attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Richard Columbo work for?
James Richard Columbo is associated with James R. Columbo Jr., Esq in Staten Island, NY.
Is James Richard Columbo in good standing?
Yes, James Richard Columbo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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