New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

John James Poklemba

St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Freeport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1017946
NY reg #

The record in one line

John James Poklemba has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

50 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
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
1976
50 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
1017946
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John James Poklemba has carried New York bar registration 1017946 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 American Transit Insurance Company, located in Freeport, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11520. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 50 years, John James Poklemba 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 James Poklemba's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

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

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 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John James Poklemba is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

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

Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,642 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1017946
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
American Transit Insurance Company
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11520
Phone
(212) 857-8200

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John James Poklemba'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 James Poklemba'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 Poklemba licensed?

John Poklemba is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John James Poklemba admitted to the bar?

John James Poklemba's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did John James Poklemba go to law school?

John James Poklemba attended St. John's University School of Law.

What company does John James Poklemba work for?

John James Poklemba is associated with American Transit Insurance Company in Freeport, NY.

Is John James Poklemba in good standing?

Yes, John James Poklemba holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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