New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James L. Spencer
University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1936673
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James L. Spencer has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James L. Spencer has carried New York bar registration 1936673 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law (52 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, James L. Spencer 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 L. Spencer's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 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
University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Law's 52 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1936673
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (206) 580-6223
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James L. Spencer'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 Spencer licensed?
James Spencer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James L. Spencer admitted to the bar?
James L. Spencer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did James L. Spencer go to law school?
James L. Spencer attended University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law.
Is James L. Spencer in good standing?
Yes, James L. Spencer 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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