New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Michael Godwin
University At Buffalo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4549770
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Michael Godwin has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Michael Godwin carries New York bar registration 4549770, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hodgson Russ LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW (157 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Michael Godwin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Michael Godwin was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How John compares to fellow University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni
Among the 100 University At Buffalo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Michael Godwin is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 100 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 44% higher than 56% of 100 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 · May 2026
University At Buffalo School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo School Of Law's 157 alumni in the New York register, 86.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4549770
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hodgson Russ LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 848-1357
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Michael Godwin's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Godwin licensed?
John Godwin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Michael Godwin admitted to the bar?
John Michael Godwin was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did John Michael Godwin go to law school?
John Michael Godwin attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does John Michael Godwin work for?
John Michael Godwin is associated with Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is John Michael Godwin in good standing?
Yes, John Michael Godwin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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