New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Lawrence Bulger
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1277557
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Lawrence Bulger carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #104 of 2,355
- by tenure in Rochester office peers
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Lawrence Bulger is registered as bar number 1277557 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John L Bulger, Esq., located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14607. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,576 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.
Tenure among Rochester, NY office peers
John Lawrence Bulger is earlier in the Rochester, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #104 of 2,355 (4th percentile). See the Rochester attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #104
- City cohort
- 2,355
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Rochester
- Robert J. Bergin admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Scott Frederick Cristman admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Christopher John Enos admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Sammy Feldman admitted 1974 · 52 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 4,938 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, John Lawrence Bulger is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,938 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,938 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 · August 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,576 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1277557
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John L Bulger, Esq.
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14607
- Phone
- (585) 244-4244
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Lawrence Bulger'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
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.
Near-tenure Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from Rochester, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for John Lawrence Bulger: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,356 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1974)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Bulger licensed?
John Bulger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Lawrence Bulger admitted to the bar?
John Lawrence Bulger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did John Lawrence Bulger go to law school?
John Lawrence Bulger attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does John Lawrence Bulger work for?
John Lawrence Bulger is associated with John L Bulger, Esq. in Rochester, NY.
Is John Lawrence Bulger in good standing?
No, John Lawrence Bulger carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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