New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Lawrence Heideman
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2422293
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, James Lawrence Heideman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2422293 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Lawrence Heideman, 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 Complex Appellate Litigation Group, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94105. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, James Lawrence Heideman 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 Lawrence Heideman's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, James Lawrence Heideman is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 13% higher than 87% of 406 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
Stanford's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2422293
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Complex Appellate Litigation Group
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94105
- Phone
- (415) 649-6700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lawrence Heideman'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 Heideman licensed?
James Heideman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lawrence Heideman admitted to the bar?
James Lawrence Heideman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did James Lawrence Heideman go to law school?
James Lawrence Heideman attended STANFORD.
What company does James Lawrence Heideman work for?
James Lawrence Heideman is associated with Complex Appellate Litigation Group in San Francisco, CA.
Is James Lawrence Heideman in good standing?
Yes, James Lawrence Heideman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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