New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James J. Skelton Jr
St. Johns University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Fairfield, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2026607
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Skelton Jr has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. Johns University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Skelton Jr has carried New York bar registration 2026607 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 James J. Skelton, Esq., located in Fairfield, CT, ZIP 06825. Educational background: St. Johns University School of Law (2,190 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, James J. Skelton Jr has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James J. Skelton Jr's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,558 St. Johns University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James J. Skelton Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. St. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,558 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,558 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. Johns University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. Johns University School Of Law's 2,190 alumni in the New York register, 78.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. Johns University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2026607
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- James J. Skelton, Esq.
- City
- Fairfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06825
- Phone
- (203) 913-8516
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Skelton Jr'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 Skelton licensed?
James Skelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Skelton Jr admitted to the bar?
James J. Skelton Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did James J. Skelton Jr go to law school?
James J. Skelton Jr attended St. Johns University School of Law.
What company does James J. Skelton Jr work for?
James J. Skelton Jr is associated with James J. Skelton, Esq. in Fairfield, CT.
Is James J. Skelton Jr in good standing?
Yes, James J. Skelton Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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