New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Alan Yokley
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2479137
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, James Alan Yokley 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
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Alan Yokley is registered as bar number 2479137 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Alan Yokley sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match James Alan Yokley'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 Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, James Alan Yokley is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 30% higher than 70% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University 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
- 2479137
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (404) 660-4440
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. James Alan Yokley's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Yokley licensed?
James Yokley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Alan Yokley admitted to the bar?
James Alan Yokley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did James Alan Yokley go to law school?
James Alan Yokley attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Is James Alan Yokley in good standing?
Yes, James Alan Yokley 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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