New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joan Angela Soares
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2917466
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joan Angela Soares appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joan Angela Soares is registered as bar number 2917466 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Joan A. Soares, PLLC, located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Joan compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Joan Angela Soares is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2917466
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Joan A. Soares, PLLC
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 575-2225
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joan Angela Soares's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Joan Soares licensed?
Joan Soares is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joan Angela Soares admitted to the bar?
Joan Angela Soares's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Joan Angela Soares go to law school?
Joan Angela Soares attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Joan Angela Soares work for?
Joan Angela Soares is associated with Law Offices Of Joan A. Soares, PLLC in Forest Hills, NY.
Is Joan Angela Soares in good standing?
Not currently, Joan Angela Soares's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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