New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Robert Howard
Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2069581
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Robert Howard appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Pace
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Robert Howard is registered as bar number 2069581 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How John compares to fellow Pace alumni
Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, John Robert Howard is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Pace alumni
Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 5% higher than 95% of 464 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
Pace's active-bar rate
Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 2069581
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Robert Howard's current status, "Incapacitated", 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 Howard licensed?
John Howard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Robert Howard admitted to the bar?
John Robert Howard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did John Robert Howard go to law school?
John Robert Howard attended PACE.
Is John Robert Howard in good standing?
Not currently, John Robert Howard's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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