New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

John Parker Sweeney

Washington College American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1850676
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Parker Sweeney has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington College American University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington College American University
57.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1850676
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Parker Sweeney has carried New York bar registration 1850676 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (40 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, John Parker Sweeney 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 Parker Sweeney's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

Washington College American University's active-bar rate

Of Washington College American University's 40 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Washington College American University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%57.1%
Washington College American University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1850676
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
ZIP Code
20006
Phone
(202) 719-8216

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Parker Sweeney'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

John Parker Sweeney'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 Sweeney licensed?

John Sweeney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Parker Sweeney admitted to the bar?

John Parker Sweeney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did John Parker Sweeney go to law school?

John Parker Sweeney attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.

What company does John Parker Sweeney work for?

John Parker Sweeney is associated with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Washington, DC.

Is John Parker Sweeney in good standing?

Yes, John Parker Sweeney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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