New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii
Widener University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2569432
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1993 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #254 of 1,853
- by tenure in Philadelphia office peers
- Law school
- Widener University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii is registered as bar number 2569432 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mceldrew Law, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19109. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY (234 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Philadelphia, PA office peers
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii is earlier in the Philadelphia, PA office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #254 of 1,853 (14th percentile). See the Philadelphia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #254
- City cohort
- 1,853
- Local percentile
- 14th
- Admitted
- 1993
Nearest tenure peers in Philadelphia
- Marc Charles Capone admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Tracey Elizabeth Diamond admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Eustace Theodore Francis admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Linda Marcelle Gadsby admitted 1993 · 33 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Widener University alumni
Among the 216 Widener University graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Mceldrew Iii is longer-tenured than 68%.
33 years vs. Widener University alumni
Years since admission - 216 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 32% higher than 68% of 216 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 · September 2026
Widener University's active-bar rate
Of Widener University's 234 alumni in the New York register, 64.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2569432
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mceldrew Law
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19109
- Phone
- (215) 545-8800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 Widener University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1993 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1993), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1993 whose listed office city differs from Philadelphia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Joseph Mceldrew Iii: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,854 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1993)
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 Mceldrew licensed?
James Mceldrew is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Mceldrew Iii admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did James Joseph Mceldrew Iii go to law school?
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Joseph Mceldrew Iii work for?
James Joseph Mceldrew Iii is associated with Mceldrew Law in Philadelphia, PA.
Is James Joseph Mceldrew Iii in good standing?
No, James Joseph Mceldrew Iii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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