New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Don Lester Bach

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Chester Springs, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1744226
NY reg #

The record in one line

Don Lester Bach carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
Fordham University
61.4% active rate
Registration
1744226
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Don Lester Bach is registered as bar number 1744226 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Chester Springs, PA, ZIP 19425. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Don compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Don Lester Bach is longer-tenured than 99%.

45 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,321 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

Fordham University's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%61.4%
Fordham University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1744226
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
19425
Phone
(610) 355-2224

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Don Lester Bach's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Don Lester Bach with the closest admission year to 1981. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Don Lester Bach carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Don Bach licensed?

Don Bach is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Don Lester Bach admitted to the bar?

Don Lester Bach's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Don Lester Bach go to law school?

Don Lester Bach attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

Is Don Lester Bach in good standing?

No, Don Lester Bach carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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