New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John A. Fearns
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in North Haledon, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2016731
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John A. Fearns has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 6
- by tenure in North Haledon office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John A. Fearns has carried New York bar registration 2016731 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John A Fearns, located in North Haledon, NJ, ZIP 07508. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (2,918 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, John A. Fearns 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 A. Fearns's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among North Haledon, NJ office peers
Within North Haledon, NJ's 6-attorney local set, John A. Fearns is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the North Haledon attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 33rd
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in North Haledon
- Kurt Rael Kaboth admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Robert S. Moran Jr. admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Michael Drew Yablonsky admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Jamie Yonks Gold admitted 2006 · 20 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 4,775 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John A. Fearns is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 4,775 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,775 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 · August 2026
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,918 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2016731
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- John A Fearns
- City
- North Haledon, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07508
- Phone
- (973) 432-8619
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John A. Fearns's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from North Haledon, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John A. Fearns with the closest admission year to 1985. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Fearns licensed?
John Fearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John A. Fearns admitted to the bar?
John A. Fearns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did John A. Fearns go to law school?
John A. Fearns attended Seton Hall University School of Law.
What company does John A. Fearns work for?
John A. Fearns is associated with John A Fearns in North Haledon, NJ.
Is John A. Fearns in good standing?
Yes, John A. Fearns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.