New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Jacob Tollefsen
Willamette University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Lynnwood, WA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4867867
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Jacob Tollefsen has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1 of 6
- by tenure in Lynnwood office peers
- Law school
- Willamette University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Jacob Tollefsen carries New York bar registration 4867867, 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 Tollefsen Law, located in Lynnwood, WA, ZIP 98037. Educational background: WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Jacob Tollefsen 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 Jacob Tollefsen was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Lynnwood, WA office peers
Within Lynnwood, WA's 6-attorney local set, John Jacob Tollefsen is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Lynnwood attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Lynnwood
- Jinchul Hong admitted 2013 · 13 yr
- Dhan Bahadur Basnet admitted 2015 · 11 yr
- Joshua Michael Beardall admitted 2015 · 11 yr
- Agatha I. Erickson admitted 2020 · 6 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4867867
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Tollefsen Law
- City
- Lynnwood, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98037
- Phone
- (206) 624-5300
Education
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Jacob Tollefsen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2010), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2010 whose listed office city differs from Lynnwood, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John Jacob Tollefsen with the closest admission year to 2010. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Tollefsen licensed?
John Tollefsen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Jacob Tollefsen admitted to the bar?
John Jacob Tollefsen was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did John Jacob Tollefsen go to law school?
John Jacob Tollefsen attended WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does John Jacob Tollefsen work for?
John Jacob Tollefsen is associated with Tollefsen Law in Lynnwood, WA.
Is John Jacob Tollefsen in good standing?
Yes, John Jacob Tollefsen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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