New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Marshall Kest
Florida State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Orlando, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1728880
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Marshall Kest has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Florida State University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Marshall Kest has carried New York bar registration 1728880 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orange County Courthouse, located in Orlando, FL, ZIP 32801. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Florida State University College of Law (160 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, John Marshall Kest 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 Kest's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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 Florida State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 154 Florida State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Marshall Kest is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Florida State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 154 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 154 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Florida State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Florida State University College Of Law's 160 alumni in the New York register, 85% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Florida State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1728880
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orange County Courthouse
- City
- Orlando, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32801
- Phone
- (407) 381-9290
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Marshall Kest'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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John Marshall Kest'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 Kest licensed?
John Kest is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Marshall Kest admitted to the bar?
John Marshall Kest's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did John Marshall Kest go to law school?
John Marshall Kest attended Florida State University College of Law.
What company does John Marshall Kest work for?
John Marshall Kest is associated with Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, FL.
Is John Marshall Kest in good standing?
Yes, John Marshall Kest 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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