New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Harris Terepka
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1721216
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Harris Terepka has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Harris Terepka has carried New York bar registration 1721216 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 Nys Dept Of Health-Adjudication, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14623. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, John Harris Terepka 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 Harris Terepka's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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
How John compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, John Harris Terepka is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1721216
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Dept Of Health-Adjudication
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14623
- Phone
- (585) 238-8242
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Harris Terepka'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 Terepka licensed?
John Terepka is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Harris Terepka admitted to the bar?
John Harris Terepka's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did John Harris Terepka go to law school?
John Harris Terepka attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Harris Terepka work for?
John Harris Terepka is associated with Nys Dept Of Health-Adjudication in Rochester, NY.
Is John Harris Terepka in good standing?
Yes, John Harris Terepka holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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