New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

James A. Widirstky

Vermont 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
1932698
NY reg #

The record in one line

James A. Widirstky carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Vermont

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Law school
Vermont
62.4% active rate
Registration
1932698
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James A. Widirstky is registered as bar number 1932698 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, 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: VERMONT (210 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How James compares to fellow Vermont alumni

Among the 187 Vermont graduates in the New York register, James A. Widirstky is longer-tenured than 75%.

42 years vs. Vermont alumni

Years since admission - 187 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 25% higher than 75% of 187 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 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 · September 2026

Vermont's active-bar rate

Of Vermont's 210 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%62.4%
Vermont alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 67.2% 54.8% ▼ -18.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1932698
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Education

VERMONT

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James A. Widirstky's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for James A. Widirstky with the closest admission year to 1984. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

James A. Widirstky carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Widirstky licensed?

James Widirstky is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James A. Widirstky admitted to the bar?

James A. Widirstky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did James A. Widirstky go to law school?

James A. Widirstky attended VERMONT.

Is James A. Widirstky in good standing?

No, James A. Widirstky carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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