New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Craig R. Welch
University Of Washington School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1745231
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Craig R. Welch has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Washington School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Craig R. Welch has carried New York bar registration 1745231 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lacy Katzen LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Washington School of Law (290 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Craig R. Welch has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Craig R. Welch's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Craig compares to fellow University Of Washington School Of Law alumni
Among the 253 University Of Washington School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Craig R. Welch is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Washington School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 253 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 253 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
University Of Washington School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Washington School Of Law's 290 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Washington School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1745231
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lacy Katzen LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 324-5726
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig R. Welch'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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Lacy Katzen LLP has been named in consumer complaints.
These are voluntary, self-filed consumer complaints, not a substantiated-wrongdoing rate: a larger firm with more clients typically shows more complaints simply from serving more people, and CFPB does not verify a complaint's merits before logging it. Read the count as consumer-outreach volume, not a professional-conduct score.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
Other Attorneys at Lacy Katzen LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Rochester, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Craig R. Welch with similar attorneys in Rochester.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Craig R. Welch'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 Craig Welch licensed?
Craig Welch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig R. Welch admitted to the bar?
Craig R. Welch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Craig R. Welch go to law school?
Craig R. Welch attended University of Washington School of Law.
What company does Craig R. Welch work for?
Craig R. Welch is associated with Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Craig R. Welch in good standing?
Yes, Craig R. Welch holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.