New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Joseph Godfrey Jr
Touro Coll Jacob D Fuchsb alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Wading River, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2198695
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, James Joseph Godfrey Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro Coll Jacob D Fuchsb
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2198695 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Joseph Godfrey Jr, 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Wading River, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11792. Educational background: TOURO COLL JACOB D FUCHSB (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, James Joseph Godfrey Jr 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 Joseph Godfrey Jr's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Touro Coll Jacob D Fuchsb's active-bar rate
Of Touro Coll Jacob D Fuchsb's 6 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro Coll Jacob D Fuchsb alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2198695
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Wading River, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11792
- Phone
- (516) 383-8005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Godfrey 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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Wading River, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare James Joseph Godfrey Jr with similar attorneys in Wading River.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
James Joseph Godfrey Jr's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Godfrey licensed?
James Godfrey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Godfrey Jr admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Godfrey Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did James Joseph Godfrey Jr go to law school?
James Joseph Godfrey Jr attended TOURO COLL JACOB D FUCHSB.
Is James Joseph Godfrey Jr in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Godfrey Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.