New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Francis Donogher
West Virginia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2159309
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Francis Donogher's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1988 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- West Virginia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Francis Donogher is registered as bar number 2159309 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (43 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
West Virginia University's active-bar rate
Of West Virginia University's 43 alumni in the New York register, 48.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
West Virginia University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2159309
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Francis Donogher's current status, "Deceased", 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 Donogher licensed?
John Donogher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Francis Donogher admitted to the bar?
John Francis Donogher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did John Francis Donogher go to law school?
John Francis Donogher attended WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
Is John Francis Donogher in good standing?
John Francis Donogher's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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