New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Joseph B. Chrapek

South Texas College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in East Elmhurst, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
2003390
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joseph B. Chrapek has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
South Texas College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
South Texas College
57.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2003390
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph B. Chrapek has carried New York bar registration 2003390 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Chrapek, located in East Elmhurst, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11370. Educational background: SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE (64 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Joseph B. Chrapek 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

Joseph B. Chrapek's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Joseph compares to fellow South Texas College alumni

Among the 64 South Texas College graduates in the New York register, Joseph B. Chrapek is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. South Texas College alumni

Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 48% higher than 52% of 64 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 55 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

South Texas College's active-bar rate

Of South Texas College's 64 alumni in the New York register, 57.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

South Texas College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%57.8%
South Texas College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2003390
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Chrapek
County
Queens
ZIP Code
11370
Phone
(718) 424-1319

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph B. Chrapek'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Joseph B. Chrapek's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joseph Chrapek licensed?

Joseph Chrapek is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph B. Chrapek admitted to the bar?

Joseph B. Chrapek's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Joseph B. Chrapek go to law school?

Joseph B. Chrapek attended SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE.

What company does Joseph B. Chrapek work for?

Joseph B. Chrapek is associated with Chrapek in East Elmhurst, NY.

Is Joseph B. Chrapek in good standing?

Yes, Joseph B. Chrapek holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.