New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Joanne B. Watters

Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Kew Gardens, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2556207
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joanne B. Watters appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1993 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

33 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Pace University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Pace University
66% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2556207
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joanne B. Watters is registered as bar number 2556207 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 Nyc Criminal Court, Queens County, located in Kew Gardens, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11415. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).

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 Joanne compares to fellow Pace University alumni

Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Joanne B. Watters is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. Pace University alumni

Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 58% higher than 42% of 1,922 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Pace University's active-bar rate

Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Pace University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66%
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2556207
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Nyc Criminal Court, Queens County
County
Queens
ZIP Code
11415
Phone
(718) 298-1173

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joanne B. Watters'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Joanne B. Watters is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joanne Watters licensed?

Joanne Watters is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joanne B. Watters admitted to the bar?

Joanne B. Watters's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Joanne B. Watters go to law school?

Joanne B. Watters attended PACE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Joanne B. Watters work for?

Joanne B. Watters is associated with Nyc Criminal Court, Queens County in Kew Gardens, NY.

Is Joanne B. Watters in good standing?

Not currently, Joanne B. Watters'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.