New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John William Goldsmith
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Otisville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2354363
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, John William Goldsmith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2354363 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John William Goldsmith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Town Of Mount Hope Court, located in Otisville, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10963. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, John William Goldsmith still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John William Goldsmith's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, John William Goldsmith is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 37% higher than 63% of 316 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 Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2354363
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Town Of Mount Hope Court
- City
- Otisville, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10963
- Phone
- (845) 386-5303
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John William Goldsmith'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 Goldsmith licensed?
John Goldsmith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John William Goldsmith admitted to the bar?
John William Goldsmith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did John William Goldsmith go to law school?
John William Goldsmith attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does John William Goldsmith work for?
John William Goldsmith is associated with Town Of Mount Hope Court in Otisville, NY.
Is John William Goldsmith in good standing?
Yes, John William Goldsmith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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