New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel Martin Bacher
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Wayne, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1222934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Martin Bacher has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Martin Bacher has carried New York bar registration 1222934 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 Joel M. Bacher, Esq., located in Wayne, NJ, ZIP 07470. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Joel Martin Bacher 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
Joel Martin Bacher's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joel compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 1,245 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Joel Martin Bacher is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,245 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,245 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1222934
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel M. Bacher, Esq.
- City
- Wayne, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07470
- Phone
- (973) 720-8111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Martin Bacher'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 Joel Bacher licensed?
Joel Bacher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Martin Bacher admitted to the bar?
Joel Martin Bacher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Joel Martin Bacher go to law school?
Joel Martin Bacher attended NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Joel Martin Bacher work for?
Joel Martin Bacher is associated with Joel M. Bacher, Esq. in Wayne, NJ.
Is Joel Martin Bacher in good standing?
Yes, Joel Martin Bacher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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