# Contact Name Suffix - J.D. (Juris Doctor)

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7YZtYSCWULuIY1kc2Nn8Dg

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** J.D.

**Alternative Labels:**

- Esq.
- Esquire
- Juris Doctor

## Definition

The suffix "J.D." stands for "Juris Doctor" and is used after a person's name to signify that they have earned the professional graduate degree in law. This designation indicates the individual's qualifications to practice law in a particular jurisdiction, provided they have passed the bar exam, and is commonly used in legal settings, academic environments, and formal documents.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCOYxInIdB2hOEl2dAlgQQH

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RcTA2iQmrtqOnX3WrjJIp8

**Deprecated:** False