New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Lewis Hendricks
Suffolk alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1580281
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Lewis Hendricks has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Lewis Hendricks has carried New York bar registration 1580281 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUFFOLK (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, James Lewis Hendricks has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Lewis Hendricks's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Suffolk alumni
Among the 60 Suffolk graduates in the New York register, James Lewis Hendricks is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Suffolk alumni
Years since admission - 60 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 13% higher than 87% of 60 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
Suffolk's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk's 61 alumni in the New York register, 44.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1580281
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lewis Hendricks'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 Hendricks licensed?
James Hendricks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lewis Hendricks admitted to the bar?
James Lewis Hendricks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did James Lewis Hendricks go to law school?
James Lewis Hendricks attended SUFFOLK.
Is James Lewis Hendricks in good standing?
Yes, James Lewis Hendricks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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