Kansas attorney record
James Porter Rankin
James Porter Rankin is an attorney registered with the Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration) under bar number 9186, admitted in 1977. The current public license status is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active Kansas attorneys
State median: 19 yrs
49 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active Kansas attorneys.
Years since admission, active Kansas attorneys with a published admission year (n = 11,505). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | James Porter Rankin |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 9186 |
| License status | Active |
| Admission year | 1977 |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Topeka |
| Firm | Not published by Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration) |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Kansas's roster labels disbarred and suspended attorneys directly, but its “Suspended” status does not distinguish a disciplinary suspension from an administrative (registration-fee / CLE) suspension. Confirm the nature of any suspension with the Kansas Supreme Court Office of the Disciplinary Administrator. |
Federal court activity
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Source & last updated
Source: Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration) — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Porter Rankin a licensed attorney in Kansas?
James Porter Rankin is registered with the Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration) under bar number 9186. The current public license status of record is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Porter Rankin been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Porter Rankin's current public license status of record per the Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration).
What is James Porter Rankin's bar number?
James Porter Rankin's Kansas bar/registration number is 9186, assigned by the Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration). A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was James Porter Rankin admitted to practice law?
James Porter Rankin was admitted in 1977 — about 49 years since admission per the Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration).
Where is James Porter Rankin's law office?
The Kansas Supreme Court — Office of Judicial Administration (Attorney Registration) record lists a business location of Topeka for James Porter Rankin. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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