New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Paul Lefante
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Peoria, IL. 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
- 2906295
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, James Paul Lefante ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2 of 5
- by tenure in Peoria office peers
- Law school
- John Marshall Law School Chicago
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2906295 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Paul Lefante, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lefante Law Offices, P.C., located in Peoria, IL, ZIP 61602. Educational background: John Marshall Law School Chicago (180 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, James Paul Lefante 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 Paul Lefante's 28 years since admission in 1998.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Peoria, IL office peers
Within Peoria, IL's 5-attorney local set, James Paul Lefante is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim.
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1998
Nearest tenure peers in Peoria
- Jonathan Scott Williams admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Nicholas Perry James admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Anupama Uddavolu admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Dorian Barnett Lasaine admitted 1985 · 41 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Among the 127 John Marshall Law School Chicago graduates in the New York register, James Paul Lefante is longer-tenured than 86%.
28 years vs. John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 127 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 14% higher than 86% of 127 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 · August 2026
John Marshall Law School Chicago's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall Law School Chicago's 180 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2906295
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lefante Law Offices, P.C.
- City
- Peoria, IL
- ZIP Code
- 61602
- Phone
- (309) 999-1111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Paul Lefante's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1998 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1998), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1998 whose listed office city differs from Peoria, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Paul Lefante with the closest admission year to 1998. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Lefante licensed?
James Lefante is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Paul Lefante admitted to the bar?
James Paul Lefante's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James Paul Lefante go to law school?
James Paul Lefante attended John Marshall Law School Chicago.
What company does James Paul Lefante work for?
James Paul Lefante is associated with Lefante Law Offices, P.C. in Peoria, IL.
Is James Paul Lefante in good standing?
Yes, James Paul Lefante holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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