New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Lawrence Cleary
Catholic Univ Of America alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Short Hills, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2450294
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Lawrence Cleary appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Catholic Univ Of America
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Lawrence Cleary is registered as bar number 2450294 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dentons Us LLP, located in Short Hills, NJ, ZIP 07078. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIV OF AMERICA (64 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How John compares to fellow Catholic Univ Of America alumni
Among the 53 Catholic Univ Of America graduates in the New York register, John Lawrence Cleary is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Catholic Univ Of America alumni
Years since admission - 53 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 89% higher than 11% of 53 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
Catholic Univ Of America's active-bar rate
Of Catholic Univ Of America's 64 alumni in the New York register, 46.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Catholic Univ Of America alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2450294
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dentons Us LLP
- City
- Short Hills, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07078
- Phone
- (973) 912-7173
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Lawrence Cleary's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Cleary licensed?
John Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Lawrence Cleary admitted to the bar?
John Lawrence Cleary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did John Lawrence Cleary go to law school?
John Lawrence Cleary attended CATHOLIC UNIV OF AMERICA.
What company does John Lawrence Cleary work for?
John Lawrence Cleary is associated with Dentons Us LLP in Short Hills, NJ.
Is John Lawrence Cleary in good standing?
Not currently, John Lawrence Cleary's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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