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 May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Howard University
52.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4166138
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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 (350 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 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

23 years vs. Howard University alumni

Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school

23 Top 82% higher than 18% of 223 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Howard University's active-bar rate

Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Howard University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%52.3%
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2003 admission class today

Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2003 class 66.2% 81% ▲ +22.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
4166138
Year Admitted
2003 (23 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2025

Location & Contact

City
Adabraka Accra
Phone
+233 21 225468

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Francis Kwesi Oturoku Appiah's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

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.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.