New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Stephen Herbert
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Novato, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1666809
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Stephen Herbert has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Stephen Herbert has carried New York bar registration 1666809 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 Herbert Law, located in Novato, CA, ZIP 94949. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, John Stephen Herbert 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 Stephen Herbert's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, John Stephen Herbert is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,281 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1666809
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Law
- City
- Novato, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94949
- Phone
- (917) 385-9436
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Stephen Herbert'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 Herbert licensed?
John Herbert is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Stephen Herbert admitted to the bar?
John Stephen Herbert's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did John Stephen Herbert go to law school?
John Stephen Herbert attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does John Stephen Herbert work for?
John Stephen Herbert is associated with Herbert Law in Novato, CA.
Is John Stephen Herbert in good standing?
Yes, John Stephen Herbert 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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