New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Frank Norton Decker Jr.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1955, registered office in Fayetteville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1955
- Admitted
- 71
- Years in bar
- 1558642
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Frank Norton Decker Jr. has spent 71 years on the register since admission in 1955, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 71 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Frank Norton Decker Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1558642 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 Frank N Decker Jr Esq, located in Fayetteville, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13066. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 71 years, Frank Norton Decker 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
Frank Norton Decker Jr.'s 71 years since a 1955 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
71 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
71 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Frank compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Frank Norton Decker Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
71 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
71 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1955 admission class today
Of the 1,442 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1955, 2.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1558642
- Year Admitted
- 1955 (71 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Frank N Decker Jr Esq
- City
- Fayetteville, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13066
- Phone
- (315) 446-2522
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Frank Norton Decker 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 Frank Decker licensed?
Frank Decker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Frank Norton Decker Jr. admitted to the bar?
Frank Norton Decker Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1955.
Where did Frank Norton Decker Jr. go to law school?
Frank Norton Decker Jr. attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Frank Norton Decker Jr. work for?
Frank Norton Decker Jr. is associated with Frank N Decker Jr Esq in Fayetteville, NY.
Is Frank Norton Decker Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Frank Norton Decker Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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