New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Richard Witcher Iii
University Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in New Hill, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2603082
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, John Richard Witcher Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2603082 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Richard Witcher Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. 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 R. Witcher, located in New Hill, NC, ZIP 27562. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, John Richard Witcher Iii still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Richard Witcher Iii's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How John compares to fellow University Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, John Richard Witcher Iii is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 21% higher than 79% of 136 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 North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2603082
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John R. Witcher
- City
- New Hill, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27562
- Phone
- (919) 333-5888
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Richard Witcher Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Witcher licensed?
John Witcher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Richard Witcher Iii admitted to the bar?
John Richard Witcher Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did John Richard Witcher Iii go to law school?
John Richard Witcher Iii attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does John Richard Witcher Iii work for?
John Richard Witcher Iii is associated with John R. Witcher in New Hill, NC.
Is John Richard Witcher Iii in good standing?
Yes, John Richard Witcher Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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