New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joel Louis Marmelstein
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1572064
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Louis Marmelstein has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington University St. Louis School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Louis Marmelstein has carried New York bar registration 1572064 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Washington University St. Louis School of Law (876 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Joel Louis Marmelstein 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 Louis Marmelstein's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni
Among the 825 Washington University St. Louis School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joel Louis Marmelstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 825 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 825 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington University St. Louis School Of Law's 876 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1572064
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Louis Marmelstein'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 Marmelstein licensed?
Joel Marmelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Louis Marmelstein admitted to the bar?
Joel Louis Marmelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Joel Louis Marmelstein go to law school?
Joel Louis Marmelstein attended Washington University St. Louis School of Law.
Is Joel Louis Marmelstein in good standing?
Yes, Joel Louis Marmelstein 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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