New York attorney record
James Michael Buchanan
James Michael Buchanan is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5385877, admitted in 2016. The current public license status is "Currently registered" 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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10 yrs admitted — more experience than ~24% of active New York attorneys.
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License & registration
| Full name | James Michael Buchanan |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 5385877 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 2016 |
| Law school | BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW |
| Business location | Scranton, PA |
| Firm | Us Attorney S Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
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Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Michael Buchanan a licensed attorney in New York?
James Michael Buchanan is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5385877. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Michael Buchanan been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Michael Buchanan's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is James Michael Buchanan's bar number?
James Michael Buchanan's New York bar/registration number is 5385877, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was James Michael Buchanan admitted to practice law?
James Michael Buchanan was admitted in 2016 — about 10 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
Where is James Michael Buchanan's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Scranton, PA and the firm Us Attorney S Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania for James Michael Buchanan. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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