New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John M. O'Dowd Jr.

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Staten Island, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
2005940
NY reg #

The record in one line

John M. O'Dowd Jr. appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Boston University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2005940
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John M. O'Dowd Jr. is registered as bar number 2005940 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under John M. O'Dowd, Jr, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10301. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Boston University alumni

Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, John M. O'Dowd Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2005940
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2025

Location & Contact

Company
John M. O'Dowd, Jr
County
Richmond
ZIP Code
10301
Phone
(718) 273-2500

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John M. O'Dowd Jr.'s current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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. O'Dowd Jr. is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John O'Dowd licensed?

John O'Dowd is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John M. O'Dowd Jr. admitted to the bar?

John M. O'Dowd Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did John M. O'Dowd Jr. go to law school?

John M. O'Dowd Jr. attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does John M. O'Dowd Jr. work for?

John M. O'Dowd Jr. is associated with John M. O'Dowd, Jr in Staten Island, NY.

Is John M. O'Dowd Jr. in good standing?

Not currently, John M. O'Dowd Jr.'s listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.