New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Donald Colella
University Of Dayton School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Syracuse, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4414017
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Donald Colella has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Dayton School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Donald Colella carries New York bar registration 4414017, an established, active practitioner in good standing. 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 D. Colella, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13207. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW (166 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Donald Colella remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Donald Colella was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Dayton School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Dayton School Of Law's 166 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Dayton School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4414017
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John D. Colella
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13207
- Phone
- (315) 412-3336
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Donald Colella'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 Colella licensed?
John Colella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Donald Colella admitted to the bar?
John Donald Colella was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did John Donald Colella go to law school?
John Donald Colella attended UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does John Donald Colella work for?
John Donald Colella is associated with John D. Colella in Syracuse, NY.
Is John Donald Colella in good standing?
Yes, John Donald Colella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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