New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joel Lawrence Block
Southwestern Univ., & New York Univ. alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Los Alamitos, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1828490
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Lawrence Block has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southwestern Univ., & New York Univ.
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Lawrence Block has carried New York bar registration 1828490 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joel Lawrence Block, Esq., located in Los Alamitos, CA, ZIP 90720. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIV., & NEW YORK UNIV..
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Joel Lawrence Block 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 Lawrence Block's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1828490
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel Lawrence Block, Esq.
- City
- Los Alamitos, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90720
- Phone
- (562) 343-4678
Education
SOUTHWESTERN UNIV., & NEW YORK UNIV.
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Lawrence Block's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1982), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1982 whose listed office city differs from Los Alamitos, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Joel Lawrence Block with the closest admission year to 1982. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joel Block licensed?
Joel Block is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Lawrence Block admitted to the bar?
Joel Lawrence Block's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Joel Lawrence Block go to law school?
Joel Lawrence Block attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIV., & NEW YORK UNIV..
What company does Joel Lawrence Block work for?
Joel Lawrence Block is associated with Joel Lawrence Block, Esq. in Los Alamitos, CA.
Is Joel Lawrence Block in good standing?
Yes, Joel Lawrence Block holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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