New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Andrew William Bechard
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2423226
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Andrew William Bechard ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2423226 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Andrew William Bechard, 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 Nys Office Of Information Technology Services, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12220. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Andrew William Bechard 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 Andrew William Bechard's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Andrew compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Andrew William Bechard is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2423226
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Office Of Information Technology Services
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12220
- Phone
- (518) 408-6314
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Andrew William Bechard'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Andrew Bechard licensed?
Andrew Bechard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Andrew William Bechard admitted to the bar?
Andrew William Bechard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Andrew William Bechard go to law school?
Andrew William Bechard attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Andrew William Bechard work for?
Andrew William Bechard is associated with Nys Office Of Information Technology Services in Albany, NY.
Is Andrew William Bechard in good standing?
Yes, Andrew William Bechard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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