New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Alexander Walter Joel

University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Bethesda, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2170397
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Alexander Walter Joel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Michigan

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Michigan
61.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2170397
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2170397 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Alexander Walter Joel, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Alexander Walter Joel, located in Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20817. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, Alexander Walter Joel still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Alexander Walter Joel's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Alexander compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni

Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Alexander Walter Joel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

39 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni

Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school

39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

University Of Michigan's active-bar rate

Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.6%
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2170397
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Alexander Walter Joel
ZIP Code
20817
Phone
(301) 693-0144

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Alexander Walter Joel's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

Alexander Walter Joel's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Alexander Joel licensed?

Alexander Joel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Alexander Walter Joel admitted to the bar?

Alexander Walter Joel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Alexander Walter Joel go to law school?

Alexander Walter Joel attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

What company does Alexander Walter Joel work for?

Alexander Walter Joel is associated with Alexander Walter Joel in Bethesda, MD.

Is Alexander Walter Joel in good standing?

Yes, Alexander Walter Joel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.