New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Edward Riley
University Of San Diego School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Holland, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2240778
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, John Edward Riley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of San Diego School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2240778 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Edward Riley, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Holland, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14080. Educational background: University of San Diego School of Law (225 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, John Edward Riley still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Edward Riley's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · September 2026
How John compares to fellow University Of San Diego School Of Law alumni
Among the 179 University Of San Diego School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Edward Riley is longer-tenured than 99%.
37 years vs. University Of San Diego School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 179 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 179 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 · September 2026
University Of San Diego School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of San Diego School Of Law's 225 alumni in the New York register, 82.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2240778
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Holland, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14080
- Phone
- (619) 885-3111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Edward Riley's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
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.
Near-tenure University Of San Diego School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 .
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Holland, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John Edward Riley with the closest admission year to 1989. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Riley licensed?
John Riley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Edward Riley admitted to the bar?
John Edward Riley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did John Edward Riley go to law school?
John Edward Riley attended University of San Diego School of Law.
Is John Edward Riley in good standing?
Yes, John Edward Riley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.