New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John J. Kelly

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1961
Admitted
65
Years in bar
1401082
NY reg #

The record in one line

John J. Kelly carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1961 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

65 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1961
65 years
Law school
Fordham University
61.4% active rate
Registration
1401082
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John J. Kelly is registered as bar number 1401082 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 65 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How John compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, John J. Kelly is longer-tenured than 99%.

65 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school

65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

Fordham University's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%61.4%
Fordham University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1961 admission class today

Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 10.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1961 class 67.2% 10.8% ▼ -83.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1961 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1401082
Year Admitted
1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John J. Kelly's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for John J. Kelly with the closest admission year to 1961. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

John J. Kelly carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Kelly licensed?

John Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John J. Kelly admitted to the bar?

John J. Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.

Where did John J. Kelly go to law school?

John J. Kelly attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

Is John J. Kelly in good standing?

No, John J. Kelly carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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