New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Richard Guerette
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Berkeley, CA. 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
- 2697498
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, James Richard Guerette 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
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2697498 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Richard Guerette, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James R. Guerette, Esq., located in Berkeley, CA, ZIP 94702. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, James Richard Guerette 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 Guerette'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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, James Richard Guerette is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 31% higher than 69% of 4,467 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 · May 2026
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
- 2697498
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James R. Guerette, Esq.
- City
- Berkeley, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94702
- Phone
- (415) 673-3699
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Richard Guerette'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 Guerette licensed?
James Guerette is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Richard Guerette admitted to the bar?
James Richard Guerette's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did James Richard Guerette go to law school?
James Richard Guerette attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Richard Guerette work for?
James Richard Guerette is associated with James R. Guerette, Esq. in Berkeley, CA.
Is James Richard Guerette in good standing?
Yes, James Richard Guerette holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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