New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John William Ofarrell

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Chester, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1390590
NY reg #

The record in one line

John William Ofarrell has held an active New York bar license for 50 years - admitted in 1976, longer-tenured than 96% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

50 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1390590
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John William Ofarrell is registered as bar number 1390590 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1976, representing roughly 50 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Chester, NJ, ZIP 07930. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

John William Ofarrell was admitted in 1976, giving 50 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

50 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Below this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Below this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Below this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). This entry sits in this band. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How John compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, John William Ofarrell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

50 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni

5–10: 23 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 104 fellow alumni (4%). Below this entry. 15–20: 312 fellow alumni (12%). Below this entry. 20–25: 578 fellow alumni (21%). Below this entry. 25–30: 552 fellow alumni (20%). Below this entry. 30–35: 710 fellow alumni (26%). Below this entry. 35–40: 429 fellow alumni (16%). This entry sits in this band. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1390590
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

City
Chester, NJ
ZIP Code
07930
Phone
(908) 872-1772

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. John William Ofarrell's current status is "Currently registered".

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 William Ofarrell is currently listed as "Currently registered" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Always confirm an attorney's current standing directly with the NY Office of Court Administration before making legal decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Ofarrell licensed?

John Ofarrell is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was John William Ofarrell admitted to the bar?

John William Ofarrell was admitted to the bar in 1976.

Where did John William Ofarrell go to law school?

John William Ofarrell attended FORDHAM.

Is John William Ofarrell in good standing?

Yes, John William Ofarrell has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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

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