New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Patrick Scahill
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Riverhead, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5418389
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, James Patrick Scahill has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5418389 on the New York register belongs to James Patrick Scahill, currently in active 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 Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office, located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Patrick Scahill is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, James Patrick Scahill sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Scahill is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 99% higher than 1% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5418389
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Riverhead, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11901
- Phone
- (631) 853-4104
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Scahill'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 Scahill licensed?
James Scahill is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Scahill admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Scahill has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did James Patrick Scahill go to law school?
James Patrick Scahill attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Patrick Scahill work for?
James Patrick Scahill is associated with Suffolk County District Attorney'S Office in Riverhead, NY.
Is James Patrick Scahill in good standing?
Yes, James Patrick Scahill 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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