New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John H. Somoza
Brooklyn Law Jd 1979 alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1670850
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John H. Somoza has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law Jd 1979
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John H. Somoza has carried New York bar registration 1670850 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Melito & Adolfsen PC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10279. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW JD 1979.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, John H. Somoza 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 H. Somoza's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1670850
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melito & Adolfsen PC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10279
- Phone
- (212) 238-8900
Education
BROOKLYN LAW JD 1979
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John H. Somoza'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
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 H. Somoza'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 Somoza licensed?
John Somoza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John H. Somoza admitted to the bar?
John H. Somoza's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did John H. Somoza go to law school?
John H. Somoza attended BROOKLYN LAW JD 1979.
What company does John H. Somoza work for?
John H. Somoza is associated with Melito & Adolfsen PC in New York, NY.
Is John H. Somoza in good standing?
Yes, John H. Somoza holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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