New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James M. Devoy
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Derby, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1431618
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James M. Devoy carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1975 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James M. Devoy is registered as bar number 1431618 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of James M Devoy, located in Derby, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14047. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (941 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 448 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, James M. Devoy is longer-tenured than 99%.
51 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 448 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 448 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 · August 2026
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 941 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1431618
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of James M Devoy
- City
- Derby, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14047
- Phone
- (716) 627-3576
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James M. Devoy's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Suny Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1975 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1975), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1975 whose listed office city differs from Derby, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James M. Devoy with the closest admission year to 1975. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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James M. Devoy carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Devoy licensed?
James Devoy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James M. Devoy admitted to the bar?
James M. Devoy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did James M. Devoy go to law school?
James M. Devoy attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does James M. Devoy work for?
James M. Devoy is associated with Law Office Of James M Devoy in Derby, NY.
Is James M. Devoy in good standing?
No, James M. Devoy carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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