New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Michael Adelman
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Bronx, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5126289
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, John Michael Adelman has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5126289 on the New York register belongs to John Michael Adelman, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Bronx Defenders, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
John Michael Adelman is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, John Michael Adelman sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, John Michael Adelman is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 97% higher than 3% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5126289
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Bronx Defenders
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10451
- Phone
- (718) 838-7878
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Michael Adelman'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
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 Adelman licensed?
John Adelman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Michael Adelman admitted to the bar?
John Michael Adelman has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did John Michael Adelman go to law school?
John Michael Adelman attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Michael Adelman work for?
John Michael Adelman is associated with The Bronx Defenders in Bronx, NY.
Is John Michael Adelman in good standing?
Yes, John Michael Adelman 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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