New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Kwabla Akpalu
Ghana School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Bronx, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2626976
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, John Kwabla Akpalu ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ghana School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2626976 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Kwabla Akpalu, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of John K. Akpalu & Associates, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10462. Educational background: GHANA SCHOOL OF LAW (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, John Kwabla Akpalu still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Kwabla Akpalu's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Ghana School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Ghana School Of Law's 16 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Ghana School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2626976
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of John K. Akpalu & Associates
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10462
- Phone
- (718) 828-0888
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Kwabla Akpalu'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 Akpalu licensed?
John Akpalu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Kwabla Akpalu admitted to the bar?
John Kwabla Akpalu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did John Kwabla Akpalu go to law school?
John Kwabla Akpalu attended GHANA SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does John Kwabla Akpalu work for?
John Kwabla Akpalu is associated with Law Office Of John K. Akpalu & Associates in Bronx, NY.
Is John Kwabla Akpalu in good standing?
Yes, John Kwabla Akpalu holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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