New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Joseph Sample
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Hempstead, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4268512
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Joseph Sample has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Joseph Sample carries New York bar registration 4268512, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hofstra School Of Law, located in Hempstead, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11549. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Joseph Sample 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 Sample was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Sample is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4268512
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hofstra School Of Law
- City
- Hempstead, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11549
- Phone
- (516) 463-7236
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Sample'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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James Joseph Sample's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Sample licensed?
James Sample is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Sample admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Sample was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did James Joseph Sample go to law school?
James Joseph Sample attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Joseph Sample work for?
James Joseph Sample is associated with Hofstra School Of Law in Hempstead, NY.
Is James Joseph Sample in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Sample holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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