Jamaica, NY

747 registered attorneys

Jamaica, NY has 747 attorneys registered with the state bar. 94% are currently registered and in good standing. The most represented law schools include St. John'S University School Of Law, Brooklyn Law School, City University Of New York School Of Law. Browse the directory below to search attorney profiles, verify bar status, and review credentials.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration — attorney registration dataset via data.ny.gov.

Jamaica, NY registers 747 attorneys in the public bar dataset, with 699 (94%) classified as currently registered and in good standing. Attorney density is one of the strongest indicators of how competitive local legal services are: a market this size typically signals the presence of specialized practice groups, established firms, and solo practitioners competing across price tiers. The roughly 6% of attorneys carrying non-active statuses reflects the normal bar-registration lifecycle — retirement, voluntary inactive status, judicial appointments, relocations to other jurisdictions, and administrative suspensions — rather than a market-level quality concern.

The status breakdown for this city spans 5 distinct registration categories, with "Currently registered" being the largest bucket at 699 attorneys. Educational pipeline into this market is concentrated: St. John'S University School Of Law (45 attorneys), Brooklyn Law School (44 attorneys), City University Of New York School Of Law (39 attorneys) account for the bulk of graduates practicing locally. Law school origin is a weak signal on its own but matters when you are evaluating specialty expertise — certain schools feed specific practice niches (tax, IP, public interest) more heavily than others, and alumni networks can drive referrals in tight-knit local bars.

When choosing an attorney in Jamaica, active registration is the floor — not the ceiling — of due diligence. Confirm the attorney's exact status directly with the NY bar, verify they have no open discipline matters, ask for references from recent clients with matters similar to yours, and get the fee structure in writing before any engagement. Legal fees vary substantially within Jamaica based on firm size, specialization, and negotiated scope; a median-priced attorney may deliver more value than a premium-priced one if the match to your matter is right. Use this directory to narrow your shortlist, then verify each candidate through official bar channels before making a hiring decision.

Name Status
Warren Alan Cohen Suspended, delinquent
A David Fuster Ii Suspended, delinquent
Suzan Carol Grossman Suspended, delinquent
Michael Phillip Mays Suspended, delinquent

Showing 1–4 of 4 attorneys with status Suspended, delinquent

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Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many registered attorneys are in Jamaica, NY?

There are 747 attorneys registered with the state bar in Jamaica, NY. 94% are currently registered and in good standing.

Which law schools are most represented among Jamaica attorneys?

The top law schools for attorneys in Jamaica are St. John'S University School Of Law (45 attorneys), Brooklyn Law School (44 attorneys), City University Of New York School Of Law (39 attorneys).

How can I verify an attorney's bar status in NY?

Each attorney profile on PlainAttorney shows their current bar registration status sourced from public state bar records. You can search for any attorney by name above, or browse the full directory to check credentials and admission year.

Is this information current?

Attorney data is sourced from public state bar registration records and updated quarterly. For the most current status of a specific attorney, consult the official state bar website directly.