New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Theodore Schmidt
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Darien, CT. 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
- 1401249
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Theodore Schmidt 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"
- #15 of 104
- by tenure in Darien office peers
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Theodore Schmidt has carried New York bar registration 1401249 for the better part of a career, still active 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 J.T. Schmidt & Associates, LLC, located in Darien, CT, ZIP 06820. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (11,373 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, John Theodore Schmidt 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 Theodore Schmidt'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 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Darien, CT office peers
John Theodore Schmidt is toward the newer end of Darien, CT's NY register cohort: #15 of 104 by years since admission. See the Darien attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #15
- City cohort
- 104
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1976
Nearest tenure peers in Darien
- Douglas J. Tormey admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Robert A. Cudd admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Charles T. Locke admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- John Kennard Bosee Iv admitted 1978 · 48 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 7,940 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, John Theodore Schmidt is longer-tenured than 99%.
50 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 7,940 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,940 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 · August 2026
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1401249
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- J.T. Schmidt & Associates, LLC
- City
- Darien, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06820
- Phone
- (203) 253-6948
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Theodore Schmidt'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Schmidt licensed?
John Schmidt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Theodore Schmidt admitted to the bar?
John Theodore Schmidt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did John Theodore Schmidt go to law school?
John Theodore Schmidt attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does John Theodore Schmidt work for?
John Theodore Schmidt is associated with J.T. Schmidt & Associates, LLC in Darien, CT.
Is John Theodore Schmidt in good standing?
Yes, John Theodore Schmidt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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