New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Edward Thompson
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4196903
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Edward Thompson has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Edward Thompson carries New York bar registration 4196903, an established, active practitioner 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 Department Of Justice, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20530. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Edward Thompson remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Edward Thompson was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How John compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, John Edward Thompson is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 84% higher than 16% of 3,070 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4196903
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of Justice
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20530
- Phone
- (202) 598-1831
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Edward Thompson'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 Thompson licensed?
John Thompson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Edward Thompson admitted to the bar?
John Edward Thompson was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did John Edward Thompson go to law school?
John Edward Thompson attended HARVARD.
What company does John Edward Thompson work for?
John Edward Thompson is associated with Department Of Justice in Washington, DC.
Is John Edward Thompson in good standing?
Yes, John Edward Thompson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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