New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Joseph Galvin
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1479153
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Joseph Galvin's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1979 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Joseph Galvin is registered as bar number 1479153 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 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 Western New England alumni
Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, John Joseph Galvin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 358 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1479153
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Joseph Galvin'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 Galvin licensed?
John Galvin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Joseph Galvin admitted to the bar?
John Joseph Galvin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did John Joseph Galvin go to law school?
John Joseph Galvin attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
Is John Joseph Galvin in good standing?
John Joseph Galvin's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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