New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Francis Welch
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Ocala, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 1407121
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Francis Welch carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1968 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 58 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #2 of 20
- by tenure in Ocala office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Francis Welch is registered as bar number 1407121 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John F Welch, located in Ocala, FL, ZIP 34478. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Ocala, FL office peers
Within Ocala, FL's 20-attorney local set, John Francis Welch is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Ocala attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 20
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1968
Nearest tenure peers in Ocala
- Richard Henderson Crowe Jr. admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- Robert Michael Orens admitted 1961 · 65 yr
- Thomas E. Bowsman admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- David E. Pugh admitted 1976 · 50 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.
How John compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 2,053 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, John Francis Welch is longer-tenured than 99%.
58 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,053 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,053 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 · August 2026
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 31.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1407121
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John F Welch
- City
- Ocala, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34478
- Phone
- (352) 732-9800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Francis Welch's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
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John Francis Welch carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Welch licensed?
John Welch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Francis Welch admitted to the bar?
John Francis Welch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did John Francis Welch go to law school?
John Francis Welch attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John Francis Welch work for?
John Francis Welch is associated with John F Welch in Ocala, FL.
Is John Francis Welch in good standing?
No, John Francis Welch carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.