New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Richard Welch
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Seattle, WA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2693299
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Richard Welch carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1995 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 31 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Richard Welch is registered as bar number 2693299 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Carney Badley Spellman, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98104. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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.
How John compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, John Richard Welch is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 44% higher than 56% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2693299
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Carney Badley Spellman
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98104
- Phone
- (206) 622-8020
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Richard Welch's current status, "Delinquent", 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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John Richard Welch carries a "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 Richard Welch admitted to the bar?
John Richard Welch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did John Richard Welch go to law school?
John Richard Welch attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does John Richard Welch work for?
John Richard Welch is associated with Carney Badley Spellman in Seattle, WA.
Is John Richard Welch in good standing?
No, John Richard Welch carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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