New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Paul Abatecola
Syacuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Tallahassee, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2887628
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Paul Abatecola appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Syacuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Paul Abatecola is registered as bar number 2887628 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Federal Public Defender, Capital Habeas Unit, located in Tallahassee, FL, ZIP 32301. Educational background: SYACUSE UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2887628
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Public Defender, Capital Habeas Unit
- City
- Tallahassee, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32301
- Phone
- (850) 942-8818
Education
SYACUSE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Paul Abatecola's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Abatecola licensed?
John Abatecola is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Paul Abatecola admitted to the bar?
John Paul Abatecola's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did John Paul Abatecola go to law school?
John Paul Abatecola attended SYACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Paul Abatecola work for?
John Paul Abatecola is associated with Federal Public Defender, Capital Habeas Unit in Tallahassee, FL.
Is John Paul Abatecola in good standing?
Not currently, John Paul Abatecola's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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