New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John Marshall Hamilton

University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Media, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1968
Admitted
58
Years in bar
1605815
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Marshall Hamilton has spent 58 years on the register since admission in 1968, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

58 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Michigan

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1968
58 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Michigan
61.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1605815
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Marshall Hamilton has carried New York bar registration 1605815 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under J. Marshall Hamilton, located in Media, PA, ZIP 19063. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 58 years, John Marshall Hamilton has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

John Marshall Hamilton's 58 years since a 1968 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

58 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

58 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Of Michigan alumni

Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, John Marshall Hamilton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

58 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni

Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school

58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

University Of Michigan's active-bar rate

Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.6%
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

The 1968 admission class today

Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

20%30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1968 class 66.2% 32.9% ▼ -50.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1968 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1605815
Year Admitted
1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
J. Marshall Hamilton
ZIP Code
19063
Phone
(484) 574-3515

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Marshall Hamilton'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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.

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Before you rely on this record

John Marshall Hamilton's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Hamilton licensed?

John Hamilton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Marshall Hamilton admitted to the bar?

John Marshall Hamilton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.

Where did John Marshall Hamilton go to law school?

John Marshall Hamilton attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

What company does John Marshall Hamilton work for?

John Marshall Hamilton is associated with J. Marshall Hamilton in Media, PA.

Is John Marshall Hamilton in good standing?

Yes, John Marshall Hamilton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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