New York attorney record
John Joel Leighton
John Joel Leighton is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1459585, admitted in 1935. The current public license status is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Record of record is marked deceased.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
91 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | John Joel Leighton |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1459585 |
| License status | Deceased |
| Admission year | 1935 |
| Law school | BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL |
| Business location | Not on record |
| Firm | Not on record |
| 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
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
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 John Joel Leighton a licensed attorney in New York?
John Joel Leighton is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1459585. The current public license status of record is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Has John Joel Leighton been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in John Joel Leighton's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is John Joel Leighton's bar number?
John Joel Leighton's New York bar/registration number is 1459585, 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 John Joel Leighton admitted to practice law?
John Joel Leighton was admitted in 1935 — about 91 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
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