New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Clayton Schwegler
University Of Toledo College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4720116
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Clayton Schwegler has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toledo College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Clayton Schwegler carries New York bar registration 4720116, 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 M&T Bank, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Toledo College of Law (129 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James Clayton Schwegler 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 Clayton Schwegler was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni
Among the 81 University Of Toledo College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Clayton Schwegler is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 81 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 56% higher than 44% of 81 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toledo College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo College Of Law's 129 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4720116
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- M&T Bank
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 840-7976
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Clayton Schwegler'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 Schwegler licensed?
James Schwegler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Clayton Schwegler admitted to the bar?
James Clayton Schwegler was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did James Clayton Schwegler go to law school?
James Clayton Schwegler attended University of Toledo College of Law.
What company does James Clayton Schwegler work for?
James Clayton Schwegler is associated with M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY.
Is James Clayton Schwegler in good standing?
Yes, James Clayton Schwegler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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