New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John J. Preefer
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1133909
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 52 years on the register since a 1974 admission, John J. Preefer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John J. Preefer is registered as bar number 1133909 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 John J. Preefer, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
John J. Preefer sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John J. Preefer's 52 years since admission in 1974. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, John J. Preefer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 fellow alumni
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 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1133909
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John J. Preefer, Esq.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (917) 434-3688
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. John J. Preefer's current status is "Currently registered".
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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John J. Preefer'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 Preefer licensed?
John Preefer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John J. Preefer admitted to the bar?
John J. Preefer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did John J. Preefer go to law school?
John J. Preefer attended NYU.
What company does John J. Preefer work for?
John J. Preefer is associated with John J. Preefer, Esq. in New York, NY.
Is John J. Preefer in good standing?
Yes, John J. Preefer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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