New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John S. Child

University Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1829688
NY reg #

The record in one line

John S. Child carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

49 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Pennsylvania
50.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1829688
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John S. Child is registered as bar number 1829688 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

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. Educational background: UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA (158 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 Pennsylvania alumni

Among the 127 University Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, John S. Child is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

49 years vs. University Pennsylvania alumni

Years since admission - 127 NY-registered alumni of this school

49 Top 36% higher than 64% of 127 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 60 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 · May 2026

University Pennsylvania's active-bar rate

Of University Pennsylvania's 158 alumni in the New York register, 50.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%50.6%
University Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1829688
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
19103
Phone
(215) 568-4900

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John S. Child's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

John S. Child 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 Child licensed?

John Child is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John S. Child admitted to the bar?

John S. Child's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did John S. Child go to law school?

John S. Child attended UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA.

Is John S. Child in good standing?

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

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