New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Charles Simmons
University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in East Amherst, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2485647
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, James Charles Simmons ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Florida Levin College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2485647 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Charles Simmons, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 The Law Office Of James C. Simmons, located in East Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14051. Educational background: University of Florida Levin College of Law (384 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, James Charles Simmons still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Charles Simmons's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Florida Levin College Of Law alumni
Among the 324 University Of Florida Levin College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Charles Simmons is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 324 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 324 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
University Of Florida Levin College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Florida Levin College Of Law's 384 alumni in the New York register, 83.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2485647
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of James C. Simmons
- City
- East Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14051
- Phone
- (716) 861-5111
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Charles Simmons'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 Simmons licensed?
James Simmons is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Charles Simmons admitted to the bar?
James Charles Simmons's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did James Charles Simmons go to law school?
James Charles Simmons attended University of Florida Levin College of Law.
What company does James Charles Simmons work for?
James Charles Simmons is associated with The Law Office Of James C. Simmons in East Amherst, NY.
Is James Charles Simmons in good standing?
Yes, James Charles Simmons 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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