New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Daniel Berke
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Cambridge, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1919661
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Daniel Berke has held an active New York bar license for 42 years — admitted in 1984, longer-tenured than 86% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Daniel Berke is registered as bar number 1919661 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1984, representing roughly 42 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John D Berke, Esq, located in Cambridge, MA, ZIP 02139. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Daniel Berke was admitted in 1984, giving 42 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.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, John Daniel Berke is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission — 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 100% of 1,136 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1919661
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John D Berke, Esq
- City
- Cambridge, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02139
- Phone
- (617) 448-6636
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. John Daniel Berke's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Berke licensed?
John Berke is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was John Daniel Berke admitted to the bar?
John Daniel Berke was admitted to the bar in 1984.
Where did John Daniel Berke go to law school?
John Daniel Berke attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John Daniel Berke work for?
John Daniel Berke is associated with John D Berke, Esq in Cambridge, MA.
Is John Daniel Berke in good standing?
Yes, John Daniel Berke has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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