New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Janet Walters Cleary

University Of Oregon alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4317210
NY reg #

The record in one line

Janet Walters Cleary has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Oregon

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Oregon
62.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4317210
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Janet Walters Cleary carries New York bar registration 4317210, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (59 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Janet Walters Cleary remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Janet Walters Cleary was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Janet compares to fellow University Of Oregon alumni

Among the 56 University Of Oregon graduates in the New York register, Janet Walters Cleary is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

21 years vs. University Of Oregon alumni

Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school

21 Top 73% higher than 27% of 56 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 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 · May 2026

University Of Oregon's active-bar rate

Of University Of Oregon's 59 alumni in the New York register, 62.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Oregon alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.7%
University Of Oregon alumni, active-bar rate

The 2005 admission class today

Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 66.2% 82.9% ▲ +25.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4317210
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Janet Walters Cleary'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Before you rely on this record

Janet Walters Cleary's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Janet Cleary licensed?

Janet Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Janet Walters Cleary admitted to the bar?

Janet Walters Cleary was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Janet Walters Cleary go to law school?

Janet Walters Cleary attended UNIVERSITY OF OREGON.

Is Janet Walters Cleary in good standing?

Yes, Janet Walters Cleary holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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