New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Ware Upton
University Of Detroit alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1664838
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Ware Upton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Detroit
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Ware Upton is registered as bar number 1664838 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John Ware Upton Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10028. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT (85 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How John compares to fellow University Of Detroit alumni
Among the 72 University Of Detroit graduates in the New York register, John Ware Upton is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Detroit alumni
Years since admission - 72 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 11% higher than 89% of 72 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
University Of Detroit's active-bar rate
Of University Of Detroit's 85 alumni in the New York register, 42.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Detroit alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1664838
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John Ware Upton Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10028
- Phone
- (646) 431-7920
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Ware Upton's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Upton licensed?
John Upton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Ware Upton admitted to the bar?
John Ware Upton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did John Ware Upton go to law school?
John Ware Upton attended UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT.
What company does John Ware Upton work for?
John Ware Upton is associated with John Ware Upton Esq in New York, NY.
Is John Ware Upton in good standing?
Not currently, John Ware Upton's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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