New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Paul Ziaukas
Harvard Law School(J.D. '85) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Santa Monica, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2050789
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Paul Ziaukas has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #28 of 309
- by tenure in Santa Monica office peers
- Law school
- Harvard Law School(J.D. '85)
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Paul Ziaukas has carried New York bar registration 2050789 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Law Office Of John P. Ziaukas, located in Santa Monica, CA, ZIP 90401. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL(J.D. '85).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, John Paul Ziaukas has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Paul Ziaukas's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Santa Monica, CA office peers
Most of the 309 NY-registered attorneys in Santa Monica, CA outrank John Paul Ziaukas on tenure; this record sits at the 9th local percentile (rank #28). See the Santa Monica attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #28
- City cohort
- 309
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Santa Monica
- Karynne Gail Popper admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Francine A. Bellach admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Mark E. Overland admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Alexander Rosenberg admitted 1985 · 41 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 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2050789
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of John P. Ziaukas
- City
- Santa Monica, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90401
- Phone
- (310) 917-1080
Education
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL(J.D. '85)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Paul Ziaukas'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Ziaukas licensed?
John Ziaukas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Paul Ziaukas admitted to the bar?
John Paul Ziaukas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did John Paul Ziaukas go to law school?
John Paul Ziaukas attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL(J.D. '85).
What company does John Paul Ziaukas work for?
John Paul Ziaukas is associated with Law Office Of John P. Ziaukas in Santa Monica, CA.
Is John Paul Ziaukas in good standing?
Yes, John Paul Ziaukas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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