New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joel Laurence Hecker
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in Rye Brook, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 1132430
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Laurence Hecker has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Laurence Hecker has carried New York bar registration 1132430 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 Law Offices Of Joel L. Hecker, located in Rye Brook, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10573. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 60 years, Joel Laurence Hecker 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 Laurence Hecker's 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Joel Laurence Hecker is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
60 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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
The 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1132430
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Joel L. Hecker
- City
- Rye Brook, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10573
- Phone
- (917) 848-9373
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Laurence Hecker'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 Hecker licensed?
Joel Hecker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Laurence Hecker admitted to the bar?
Joel Laurence Hecker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did Joel Laurence Hecker go to law school?
Joel Laurence Hecker attended NYU.
What company does Joel Laurence Hecker work for?
Joel Laurence Hecker is associated with Law Offices Of Joel L. Hecker in Rye Brook, NY.
Is Joel Laurence Hecker in good standing?
Yes, Joel Laurence Hecker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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