New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Erin Elizabeth Decker

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5491717
NY reg #

The record in one line

Erin Elizabeth Decker has held an active New York bar license for 9 years — admitted in 2017, longer-tenured than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5491717
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Erin Elizabeth Decker is registered as bar number 5491717 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2017, representing roughly 9 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under DECKER LEGAL, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14201. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School — which has 3,453 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Erin Elizabeth Decker was admitted in 2017, giving 9 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5491717
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
DECKER LEGAL
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14201
Phone
(716) 427-2074

Education

SUNY Buffalo Law School

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Erin Elizabeth Decker's current status is "Currently registered".

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% Verify status before engaging
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Erin Decker licensed?

Erin Decker is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Erin Elizabeth Decker admitted to the bar?

Erin Elizabeth Decker was admitted to the bar in 2017.

Where did Erin Elizabeth Decker go to law school?

Erin Elizabeth Decker attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

What company does Erin Elizabeth Decker work for?

Erin Elizabeth Decker is associated with DECKER LEGAL in Buffalo, NY.

Is Erin Elizabeth Decker in good standing?

Yes, Erin Elizabeth Decker has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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