New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr.
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1472463
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1472463 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
Practice address is listed under Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. Esq., located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. 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
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr.'s 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Eugene compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1472463
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. Esq.
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 794-1900
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr.'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 Eugene Bechtle licensed?
Eugene Bechtle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. admitted to the bar?
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. go to law school?
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. work for?
Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. is associated with Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. Esq. in Garden City, NY.
Is Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Eugene W. Bechtle Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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