New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James William Jakobsen
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2877173
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James William Jakobsen's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1998 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James William Jakobsen is registered as bar number 2877173 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 28 years on the register. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How James compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, James William Jakobsen is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 50% higher than 50% of 772 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2877173
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James William Jakobsen's current status, "Deceased", 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 Jakobsen licensed?
James Jakobsen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James William Jakobsen admitted to the bar?
James William Jakobsen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James William Jakobsen go to law school?
James William Jakobsen attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
Is James William Jakobsen in good standing?
James William Jakobsen's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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