New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel Eric Budnetz
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1117084
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Eric Budnetz has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Eric Budnetz has carried New York bar registration 1117084 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 E. Budnetz, Esq., located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Joel Eric Budnetz 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 Eric Budnetz's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 St Johns alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Joel Eric Budnetz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,577 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
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1117084
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel E. Budnetz, Esq.
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 793-0101
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Eric Budnetz'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 Budnetz licensed?
Joel Budnetz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Eric Budnetz admitted to the bar?
Joel Eric Budnetz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Joel Eric Budnetz go to law school?
Joel Eric Budnetz attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Joel Eric Budnetz work for?
Joel Eric Budnetz is associated with Joel E. Budnetz, Esq. in Forest Hills, NY.
Is Joel Eric Budnetz in good standing?
Yes, Joel Eric Budnetz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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