New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Russel Sprague Iii
Washington Lee University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Remsenburg, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1451681
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Russel Sprague Iii has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington Lee University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Russel Sprague Iii has carried New York bar registration 1451681 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 John R Sprague Esq, located in Remsenburg, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11960. Educational background: WASHINGTON LEE UNIVERSITY (28 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, John Russel Sprague Iii 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 Russel Sprague Iii's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington Lee University's active-bar rate
Of Washington Lee University's 28 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington Lee University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1451681
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John R Sprague Esq
- City
- Remsenburg, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11960
- Phone
- (631) 325-0185
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Russel Sprague Iii'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Sprague licensed?
John Sprague is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Russel Sprague Iii admitted to the bar?
John Russel Sprague Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did John Russel Sprague Iii go to law school?
John Russel Sprague Iii attended WASHINGTON LEE UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Russel Sprague Iii work for?
John Russel Sprague Iii is associated with John R Sprague Esq in Remsenburg, NY.
Is John Russel Sprague Iii in good standing?
Yes, John Russel Sprague Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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