New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel Leon Andre Watson
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Jamaica, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5228044
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Joel Leon Andre Watson has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5228044 on the New York register belongs to Joel Leon Andre Watson, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of Joel L. Andre Watson, located in Jamaica, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11432. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Joel Leon Andre Watson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Joel Leon Andre Watson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,215 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joel Leon Andre Watson is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,215 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 86% higher than 14% of 2,215 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 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5228044
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Joel L. Andre Watson
- City
- Jamaica, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11432
- Phone
- (516) 426-7401
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Leon Andre Watson'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 Watson licensed?
Joel Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Leon Andre Watson admitted to the bar?
Joel Leon Andre Watson has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Joel Leon Andre Watson go to law school?
Joel Leon Andre Watson attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Joel Leon Andre Watson work for?
Joel Leon Andre Watson is associated with The Law Office Of Joel L. Andre Watson in Jamaica, NY.
Is Joel Leon Andre Watson in good standing?
Yes, Joel Leon Andre Watson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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