New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Spencer Hoffman
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Kingston, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5360078
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Spencer Hoffman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Spencer Hoffman is registered as bar number 5360078 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Beacon Law PLLC, located in Kingston, NY (Ulster County), ZIP 12401. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, James Spencer Hoffman is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 66% higher than 34% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5360078
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Beacon Law PLLC
- City
- Kingston, NY
- County
- Ulster
- ZIP Code
- 12401
- Phone
- (207) 590-7287
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Spencer Hoffman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Hoffman licensed?
James Hoffman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Spencer Hoffman admitted to the bar?
James Spencer Hoffman has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did James Spencer Hoffman go to law school?
James Spencer Hoffman attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does James Spencer Hoffman work for?
James Spencer Hoffman is associated with Beacon Law PLLC in Kingston, NY.
Is James Spencer Hoffman in good standing?
Not currently, James Spencer Hoffman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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