New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James J. Pelletter
Univ Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Fredonia, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 2293728
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Pelletter appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Univ Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Pelletter is registered as bar number 2293728 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Fredonia, NY (Chautauqua County), ZIP 14063. Educational background: UNIV OF BUFFALO (224 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Univ Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 98 Univ Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, James J. Pelletter is longer-tenured than 65% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Univ Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 98 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 35% higher than 65% of 98 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
Univ Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Buffalo's 224 alumni in the New York register, 28.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2293728
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Fredonia, NY
- County
- Chautauqua
- ZIP Code
- 14063
- Phone
- (716) 410-2600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Pelletter's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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James J. Pelletter is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Pelletter licensed?
James Pelletter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Pelletter admitted to the bar?
James J. Pelletter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did James J. Pelletter go to law school?
James J. Pelletter attended UNIV OF BUFFALO.
Is James J. Pelletter in good standing?
Not currently, James J. Pelletter's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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