New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Walter Mahoney
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4549820
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Walter Mahoney has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Walter Mahoney carries New York bar registration 4549820, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under U.S. Customs And Border Protection, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14210. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Walter Mahoney remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Walter Mahoney was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, James Walter Mahoney is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 33% higher than 67% of 2,517 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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4549820
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Customs And Border Protection
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14210
- Phone
- (585) 843-8488
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Walter Mahoney'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.
Other Attorneys at U.S. Customs And Border Protection
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Buffalo, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare James Walter Mahoney with similar attorneys in Buffalo.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
James Walter Mahoney's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Mahoney licensed?
James Mahoney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Walter Mahoney admitted to the bar?
James Walter Mahoney was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did James Walter Mahoney go to law school?
James Walter Mahoney attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does James Walter Mahoney work for?
James Walter Mahoney is associated with U.S. Customs And Border Protection in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Walter Mahoney in good standing?
Yes, James Walter Mahoney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.