New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James J. Croke Jr
University Of Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1964667
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Croke Jr has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Notre Dame
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Croke Jr has carried New York bar registration 1964667 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
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of James J Croke / C/O 20 Gates Mgt, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (250 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, James J. Croke Jr 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 J. Croke Jr's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 University Of Notre Dame alumni
Among the 138 University Of Notre Dame graduates in the New York register, James J. Croke Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. University Of Notre Dame alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 138 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Notre Dame's active-bar rate
Of University Of Notre Dame's 250 alumni in the New York register, 65.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1964667
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of James J Croke / C/O 20 Gates Mgt
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (304) 281-4939
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Croke Jr'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 Croke licensed?
James Croke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Croke Jr admitted to the bar?
James J. Croke Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did James J. Croke Jr go to law school?
James J. Croke Jr attended UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.
What company does James J. Croke Jr work for?
James J. Croke Jr is associated with Law Offices Of James J Croke / C/O 20 Gates Mgt in New York, NY.
Is James J. Croke Jr in good standing?
Yes, James J. Croke Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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