New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John W C Canning
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Sea Cliff, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2313534
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, John W C Canning ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2313534 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John W C Canning, 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 Offices Of John W.C. Canning, located in Sea Cliff, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11579. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, John W C Canning 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 W C Canning's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, John W C Canning is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 65% higher than 35% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2313534
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of John W.C. Canning
- City
- Sea Cliff, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11579
- Phone
- (516) 671-9758
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John W C Canning'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 Canning licensed?
John Canning is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John W C Canning admitted to the bar?
John W C Canning's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did John W C Canning go to law school?
John W C Canning attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does John W C Canning work for?
John W C Canning is associated with Law Offices Of John W.C. Canning in Sea Cliff, NY.
Is John W C Canning in good standing?
Yes, John W C Canning 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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