New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joel Lawrence Getreu
Cuny Queens College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2369395
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Lawrence Getreu carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
- Law school
- Cuny Queens College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Lawrence Getreu is registered as bar number 2369395 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE (86 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Joel compares to fellow Cuny Queens College alumni
Among the 86 Cuny Queens College graduates in the New York register, Joel Lawrence Getreu is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Cuny Queens College alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 45% higher than 55% of 86 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
Cuny Queens College's active-bar rate
Of Cuny Queens College's 86 alumni in the New York register, 59.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cuny Queens College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
- Registration Number
- 2369395
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Lawrence Getreu's current status, "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", places this record outside 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.
Verify This Attorney
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Joel Lawrence Getreu carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joel Getreu licensed?
Joel Getreu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Lawrence Getreu admitted to the bar?
Joel Lawrence Getreu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Joel Lawrence Getreu go to law school?
Joel Lawrence Getreu attended CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE.
Is Joel Lawrence Getreu in good standing?
No, Joel Lawrence Getreu carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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