New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel M C Bodow
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1882992
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel M C Bodow has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel M C Bodow has carried New York bar registration 1882992 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 C Bodow Attorney At Law, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90024. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Joel M C Bodow 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 M C Bodow's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 167 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Joel M C Bodow is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission - 167 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 167 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1882992
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel M C Bodow Attorney At Law
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90024
- Phone
- (310) 443-4196
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel M C Bodow'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 Bodow licensed?
Joel Bodow is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel M C Bodow admitted to the bar?
Joel M C Bodow's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Joel M C Bodow go to law school?
Joel M C Bodow attended BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Joel M C Bodow work for?
Joel M C Bodow is associated with Joel M C Bodow Attorney At Law in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Joel M C Bodow in good standing?
Yes, Joel M C Bodow holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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