New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John Kermit Birchfield

University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1478692
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Kermit Birchfield carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

54 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Virginia School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Law school
University Of Virginia School Of Law
84.8% active rate
Registration
1478692
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Kermit Birchfield is registered as bar number 1478692 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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

Even after 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW (2,223 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "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 John compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,648 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Kermit Birchfield is longer-tenured than 99%.

54 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,648 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,648 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 2,223 alumni in the New York register, 84.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%84.8%
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 67.2% 40% ▼ -40.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1478692
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(978) 282-0688

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Kermit Birchfield's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for John Kermit Birchfield with the closest admission year to 1972. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

John Kermit Birchfield carries a "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 John Birchfield licensed?

John Birchfield is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Kermit Birchfield admitted to the bar?

John Kermit Birchfield's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did John Kermit Birchfield go to law school?

John Kermit Birchfield attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is John Kermit Birchfield in good standing?

No, John Kermit Birchfield carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.