New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John M. Kuzdale

St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Dunkirk, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1919018
NY reg #

The record in one line

John M. Kuzdale has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St. John'S University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. John'S University School Of Law
85.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1919018
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John M. Kuzdale has carried New York bar registration 1919018 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Hon. John M Kuzdale, located in Dunkirk, NY (Chautauqua County), ZIP 14048. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (4,128 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, John M. Kuzdale 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 M. Kuzdale's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How John compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni

Among the 463 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John M. Kuzdale is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 463 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 463 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 · May 2026

St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%85.2%
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1919018
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Hon. John M Kuzdale
County
Chautauqua
ZIP Code
14048
Phone
(716) 366-2055

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John M. Kuzdale'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

John M. Kuzdale'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 Kuzdale licensed?

John Kuzdale is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John M. Kuzdale admitted to the bar?

John M. Kuzdale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did John M. Kuzdale go to law school?

John M. Kuzdale attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does John M. Kuzdale work for?

John M. Kuzdale is associated with Hon. John M Kuzdale in Dunkirk, NY.

Is John M. Kuzdale in good standing?

Yes, John M. Kuzdale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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