New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John Richard Tobiason

Seton Hall Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1436302
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Richard Tobiason's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1979 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Seton Hall Law Center

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall Law Center
50% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1436302
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Richard Tobiason is registered as bar number 1436302 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SETON HALL LAW CENTER (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

Seton Hall Law Center's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall Law Center's 6 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Seton Hall Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%50%
Seton Hall Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1436302
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Richard Tobiason's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

John Richard Tobiason's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Tobiason licensed?

John Tobiason is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Richard Tobiason admitted to the bar?

John Richard Tobiason's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did John Richard Tobiason go to law school?

John Richard Tobiason attended SETON HALL LAW CENTER.

Is John Richard Tobiason in good standing?

John Richard Tobiason's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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