New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Eldon Owens
University Of Louisville alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1590934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Eldon Owens's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1970 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 56 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Of Louisville
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Eldon Owens is registered as bar number 1590934 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 56 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (53 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How James compares to fellow University Of Louisville alumni
Among the 52 University Of Louisville graduates in the New York register, James Eldon Owens is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. University Of Louisville alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 12% higher than 88% of 52 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Louisville's active-bar rate
Of University Of Louisville's 53 alumni in the New York register, 44.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Louisville alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1590934
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Eldon Owens's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Owens licensed?
James Owens is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Eldon Owens admitted to the bar?
James Eldon Owens's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did James Eldon Owens go to law school?
James Eldon Owens attended UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE.
Is James Eldon Owens in good standing?
James Eldon Owens's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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