New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Ambrose Adams
Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Sioux Falls, SD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2166288
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Joseph Ambrose Adams ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2166288 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Ambrose Adams, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Poet, LLC, located in Sioux Falls, SD, ZIP 57104. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Joseph Ambrose Adams 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 Joseph Ambrose Adams's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joseph compares to fellow Washington College alumni
Among the 83 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Joseph Ambrose Adams is longer-tenured than 30% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 70% higher than 30% of 83 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
Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2166288
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Poet, LLC
- City
- Sioux Falls, SD
- ZIP Code
- 57104
- Phone
- (605) 965-4951
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Ambrose Adams'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 Joseph Adams licensed?
Joseph Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Ambrose Adams admitted to the bar?
Joseph Ambrose Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Joseph Ambrose Adams go to law school?
Joseph Ambrose Adams attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
What company does Joseph Ambrose Adams work for?
Joseph Ambrose Adams is associated with Poet, LLC in Sioux Falls, SD.
Is Joseph Ambrose Adams in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Ambrose Adams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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