New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John James Defranks
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. 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
- 1502566
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John James Defranks appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John James Defranks is registered as bar number 1502566 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" 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 Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, John James Defranks is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1502566
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John James Defranks's current status, "Resigned", 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 Defranks licensed?
John Defranks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John James Defranks admitted to the bar?
John James Defranks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did John James Defranks go to law school?
John James Defranks attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
Is John James Defranks in good standing?
Not currently, John James Defranks's listed status is "Resigned", 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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