New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Debra Bechtel
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1924711
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debra Bechtel has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debra Bechtel has carried New York bar registration 1924711 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Debra Bechtel 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
Debra Bechtel's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Debra compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Debra Bechtel is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 38% higher than 62% of 553 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington Univ's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1924711
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Bechtel'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 Debra Bechtel licensed?
Debra Bechtel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Bechtel admitted to the bar?
Debra Bechtel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Debra Bechtel go to law school?
Debra Bechtel attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
Is Debra Bechtel in good standing?
Yes, Debra Bechtel 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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