New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John E. Gaffney
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1934. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1934
- Admitted
- 92
- Years in bar
- 1213651
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John E. Gaffney's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1934 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 92 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John E. Gaffney is registered as bar number 1213651 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
Even after 92 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,285 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.
How John compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 1,977 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, John E. Gaffney is longer-tenured than 99%.
92 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,977 NY-registered alumni of this school
92 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,977 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,285 alumni in the New York register, 73.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1934 admission class today
Of the 737 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1934, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1213651
- Year Admitted
- 1934 (92 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John E. Gaffney's current status, "Deceased", 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Gaffney licensed?
John Gaffney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John E. Gaffney admitted to the bar?
John E. Gaffney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1934.
Where did John E. Gaffney go to law school?
John E. Gaffney attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
Is John E. Gaffney in good standing?
John E. Gaffney's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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