New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Lester Diamond
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in San Francisco, CA. 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
- 1310861
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Lester Diamond has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Lester Diamond has carried New York bar registration 1310861 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 University Of California, College Of The Law San Francisco, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94102. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, John Lester Diamond has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Lester Diamond's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, John Lester Diamond is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1310861
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of California, College Of The Law San Francisco
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94102
- Phone
- (415) 609-6094
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Lester Diamond'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 Diamond licensed?
John Diamond is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Lester Diamond admitted to the bar?
John Lester Diamond's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did John Lester Diamond go to law school?
John Lester Diamond attended COLUMBIA.
What company does John Lester Diamond work for?
John Lester Diamond is associated with University Of California, College Of The Law San Francisco in San Francisco, CA.
Is John Lester Diamond in good standing?
Yes, John Lester Diamond 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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