New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Joseph O'Shea
State University Of Ny @ Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Syracuse, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4761441
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph O'Shea has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- State University Of Ny @ Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph O'Shea carries New York bar registration 4761441, 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 Hancock & Estabrook, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY @ BUFFALO (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Joseph O'Shea 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 Joseph O'Shea was admitted in 2010, giving 16 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.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
State University Of Ny @ Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State University Of Ny @ Buffalo's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
State University Of Ny @ Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4761441
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hancock & Estabrook
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 565-4500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph O'Shea'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'Shea licensed?
James O'Shea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph O'Shea admitted to the bar?
James Joseph O'Shea was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did James Joseph O'Shea go to law school?
James Joseph O'Shea attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY @ BUFFALO.
What company does James Joseph O'Shea work for?
James Joseph O'Shea is associated with Hancock & Estabrook in Syracuse, NY.
Is James Joseph O'Shea in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph O'Shea holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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