New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Hajime Watanabe
Univ Of Illinois alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2691319
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Hajime Watanabe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Illinois
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2691319 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Hajime Watanabe, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Watanabe & Shimizu, located in Tokyo 100-0011. Educational background: UNIV OF ILLINOIS (29 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Hajime Watanabe still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Hajime Watanabe's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Illinois's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Illinois's 29 alumni in the New York register, 53.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Illinois alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2691319
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Watanabe & Shimizu
- City
- Tokyo 100-0011
- Phone
- +81-3-6205-4818
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hajime Watanabe'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 Hajime Watanabe licensed?
Hajime Watanabe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hajime Watanabe admitted to the bar?
Hajime Watanabe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Hajime Watanabe go to law school?
Hajime Watanabe attended UNIV OF ILLINOIS.
What company does Hajime Watanabe work for?
Hajime Watanabe is associated with Watanabe & Shimizu in Tokyo 100-0011.
Is Hajime Watanabe in good standing?
Yes, Hajime Watanabe 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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