New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Preston O'Brien Jr
Coll Of William Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Rockville Centre, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2651594
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, James Preston O'Brien Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Coll Of William Mary
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2651594 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Preston O'Brien Jr, 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 Catholic Health, located in Rockville Centre, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11570. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLL OF WILLIAM MARY.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, James Preston O'Brien Jr 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 Preston O'Brien Jr's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2651594
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Catholic Health
- City
- Rockville Centre, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11570
- Phone
- (516) 705-2766
Education
COLL OF WILLIAM MARY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Preston O'Brien Jr'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James O'Brien licensed?
James O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Preston O'Brien Jr admitted to the bar?
James Preston O'Brien Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did James Preston O'Brien Jr go to law school?
James Preston O'Brien Jr attended COLL OF WILLIAM MARY.
What company does James Preston O'Brien Jr work for?
James Preston O'Brien Jr is associated with Catholic Health in Rockville Centre, NY.
Is James Preston O'Brien Jr in good standing?
Yes, James Preston O'Brien Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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