New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joel Wilson Motley
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Scarborough, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1621176
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Wilson Motley appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Wilson Motley is registered as bar number 1621176 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Carmona Motley Inc., located in Scarborough, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10510. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Joel compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Joel Wilson Motley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1621176
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Carmona Motley Inc.
- City
- Scarborough, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10510
- Phone
- (914) 715-5833
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Wilson Motley's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joel Motley licensed?
Joel Motley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Wilson Motley admitted to the bar?
Joel Wilson Motley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Joel Wilson Motley go to law school?
Joel Wilson Motley attended HARVARD.
What company does Joel Wilson Motley work for?
Joel Wilson Motley is associated with Carmona Motley Inc. in Scarborough, NY.
Is Joel Wilson Motley in good standing?
Not currently, Joel Wilson Motley's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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