New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

James Matthew Foreman

Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in San Francisco, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1969385
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Matthew Foreman carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
Law school
Nyu

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, currently registered
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Nyu
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1969385
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Matthew Foreman is registered as bar number 1969385 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Aids Legal Referral Panel, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94103. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, currently registered" 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 Nyu alumni

Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, James Matthew Foreman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Nyu alumni

Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, currently registered
Registration Number
1969385
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Aids Legal Referral Panel
ZIP Code
94103
Phone
(415) 701-1200

Education

NYU

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Matthew Foreman's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James Matthew Foreman carries a "Suspended, currently registered" 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 Foreman licensed?

James Foreman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Matthew Foreman admitted to the bar?

James Matthew Foreman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did James Matthew Foreman go to law school?

James Matthew Foreman attended NYU.

What company does James Matthew Foreman work for?

James Matthew Foreman is associated with Aids Legal Referral Panel in San Francisco, CA.

Is James Matthew Foreman in good standing?

No, James Matthew Foreman carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.