New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4166138
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah is registered as bar number 4166138 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Adabraka Accra. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (343 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How John Francis compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 218 Howard University graduates in the New York register, John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah is longer-tenured than 19%.
23 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 218 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 81% higher than 19% of 218 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 343 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4166138
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Adabraka Accra
- Phone
- +233 21 225468
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 Howard University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 .
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Adabraka Accra, 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 Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah with the closest admission year to 2003. 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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John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Francis Appiah licensed?
John Francis Appiah is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah admitted to the bar?
John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah go to law school?
John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
Is John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah in good standing?
No, John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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