New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joel Henry Seachrist
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Westfield, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3023603
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Joel Henry Seachrist ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 5
- by tenure in Westfield office peers
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3023603 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joel Henry Seachrist, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Seachrist Law Offices, P.C., located in Westfield, NY (Chautauqua County), ZIP 14787. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Joel Henry Seachrist still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Joel Henry Seachrist's 26 years since admission in 2000.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · September 2026
Tenure among Westfield, NY office peers
In the small Westfield, NY cohort (5 with admission years), Joel Henry Seachrist ranks #4 by tenure. See the Westfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 2000
Nearest tenure peers in Westfield
- Mark W. Grohol admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Cheryl Marie Reed admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Stephen Patrick Zanghi admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- James J. Spann Jr admitted 1985 · 41 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Joel compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 448 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Joel Henry Seachrist is longer-tenured than 36%.
26 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 448 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 64% higher than 36% of 448 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 · September 2026
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3023603
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seachrist Law Offices, P.C.
- City
- Westfield, NY
- County
- Chautauqua
- ZIP Code
- 14787
- Phone
- (716) 326-2700
Education
SUNY BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Henry Seachrist's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Suny Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2000 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2000), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2000 whose listed office city differs from Westfield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Joel Henry Seachrist with the closest admission year to 2000. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joel Seachrist licensed?
Joel Seachrist is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Henry Seachrist admitted to the bar?
Joel Henry Seachrist's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Joel Henry Seachrist go to law school?
Joel Henry Seachrist attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Joel Henry Seachrist work for?
Joel Henry Seachrist is associated with Seachrist Law Offices, P.C. in Westfield, NY.
Is Joel Henry Seachrist in good standing?
Yes, Joel Henry Seachrist holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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