New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John S. Searles

Case Western Resev Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1692284
NY reg #

The record in one line

John S. Searles carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Case Western Resev Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Case Western Resev Univ
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1692284
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John S. Searles is registered as bar number 1692284 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESEV UNIV.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1692284
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(905) 330-6055

Education

CASE WESTERN RESEV UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John S. Searles's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

John S. Searles carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Searles licensed?

John Searles is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John S. Searles admitted to the bar?

John S. Searles's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did John S. Searles go to law school?

John S. Searles attended CASE WESTERN RESEV UNIV.

Is John S. Searles in good standing?

No, John S. Searles carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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