New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joanne Catherine Kalas
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Seattle, WA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4980959
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joanne Catherine Kalas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joanne Catherine Kalas is registered as bar number 4980959 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Foster Pepper PLLC, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98101. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Joanne compares to fellow Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, Joanne Catherine Kalas is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,936 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
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4980959
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Foster Pepper PLLC
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98101
- Phone
- (206) 447-8982
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joanne Catherine Kalas's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Joanne Catherine Kalas carries a "Suspended, 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 Joanne Kalas licensed?
Joanne Kalas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joanne Catherine Kalas admitted to the bar?
Joanne Catherine Kalas has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Joanne Catherine Kalas go to law school?
Joanne Catherine Kalas attended Pace Law School.
What company does Joanne Catherine Kalas work for?
Joanne Catherine Kalas is associated with Foster Pepper PLLC in Seattle, WA.
Is Joanne Catherine Kalas in good standing?
No, Joanne Catherine Kalas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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