New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jonathan Howard Hines
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1748417
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jonathan Howard Hines has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jonathan Howard Hines has carried New York bar registration 1748417 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 Dentons, located in Prague. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Jonathan Howard Hines 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
Jonathan Howard Hines's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jonathan compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jonathan Howard Hines is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,985 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1748417
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dentons
- City
- Prague
- Phone
- (917) 528-0917
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jonathan Howard Hines'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 Jonathan Hines licensed?
Jonathan Hines is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jonathan Howard Hines admitted to the bar?
Jonathan Howard Hines's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Jonathan Howard Hines go to law school?
Jonathan Howard Hines attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Jonathan Howard Hines work for?
Jonathan Howard Hines is associated with Dentons in Prague.
Is Jonathan Howard Hines in good standing?
Yes, Jonathan Howard Hines 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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