New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joel Rathin Samuels
Penn State Law University Park alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Saint Louis, MO. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4654836
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Rathin Samuels has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Penn State Law University Park
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Rathin Samuels carries New York bar registration 4654836, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Harness, Dickey & Pierce, located in Saint Louis, MO, ZIP 63105. Educational background: Penn State Law University Park (142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joel Rathin Samuels remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joel Rathin Samuels was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Joel compares to fellow Penn State Law University Park alumni
Among the 142 Penn State Law University Park graduates in the New York register, Joel Rathin Samuels is longer-tenured than 97% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Penn State Law University Park alumni
Years since admission - 142 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 3% higher than 97% of 142 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
Penn State Law University Park's active-bar rate
Of Penn State Law University Park's 142 alumni in the New York register, 92.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Penn State Law University Park alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4654836
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harness, Dickey & Pierce
- City
- Saint Louis, MO
- ZIP Code
- 63105
- Phone
- (314) 726-7509
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Rathin Samuels'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 Samuels licensed?
Joel Samuels is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Rathin Samuels admitted to the bar?
Joel Rathin Samuels was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Joel Rathin Samuels go to law school?
Joel Rathin Samuels attended Penn State Law University Park.
What company does Joel Rathin Samuels work for?
Joel Rathin Samuels is associated with Harness, Dickey & Pierce in Saint Louis, MO.
Is Joel Rathin Samuels in good standing?
Yes, Joel Rathin Samuels holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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