New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James Howard Simmons

Rutgers University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2607018
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Howard Simmons appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1994 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

32 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Rutgers University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers University
53.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2607018
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Howard Simmons is registered as bar number 2607018 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under James H. Simmons, Esq, located in Sleepy Hollow, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10591. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (438 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 Rutgers University alumni

Among the 236 Rutgers University graduates in the New York register, James Howard Simmons is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

32 years vs. Rutgers University alumni

Years since admission - 236 NY-registered alumni of this school

32 Top 50% higher than 50% of 236 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Rutgers University's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers University's 438 alumni in the New York register, 53.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%53.9%
Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2607018
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
James H. Simmons, Esq
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10591
Phone
(914) 631-3248

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Howard Simmons'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

James Howard Simmons 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 Simmons licensed?

James Simmons is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Howard Simmons admitted to the bar?

James Howard Simmons's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did James Howard Simmons go to law school?

James Howard Simmons attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.

What company does James Howard Simmons work for?

James Howard Simmons is associated with James H. Simmons, Esq in Sleepy Hollow, NY.

Is James Howard Simmons in good standing?

Not currently, James Howard Simmons's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.