New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John K. Kim

University Of Illinois, Chicago - John Marshall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2856961
NY reg #

The record in one line

John K. Kim carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

29 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
Law school
University Of Illinois, Chicago - John Marshall Law School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, currently registered
suspended
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
University Of Illinois, Chicago - John Marshall Law School
Registration
2856961
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John K. Kim is registered as bar number 2856961 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Dentons Lee, located in Seoul. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois, Chicago - John Marshall Law School.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, currently registered" 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.

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, currently registered
Registration Number
2856961
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Dentons Lee
City
Seoul
Phone
82222626400

Education

University of Illinois, Chicago - John Marshall Law School

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John K. Kim's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", 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 K. Kim with the closest admission year to 1997. 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 K. Kim carries a "Suspended, currently registered" 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 Kim licensed?

John Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John K. Kim admitted to the bar?

John K. Kim's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did John K. Kim go to law school?

John K. Kim attended University of Illinois, Chicago - John Marshall Law School.

What company does John K. Kim work for?

John K. Kim is associated with Dentons Lee in Seoul.

Is John K. Kim in good standing?

No, John K. Kim carries a "Suspended, currently registered" 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.