New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Joseph Bryan Lerch

Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Edison, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1104827
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joseph Bryan Lerch carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

49 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Seton Hall

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall
59.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1104827
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph Bryan Lerch is registered as bar number 1104827 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Joseph B Lerch Law Office, located in Edison, NJ, ZIP 08820. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Joseph compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni

Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Joseph Bryan Lerch is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

49 years vs. Seton Hall alumni

Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school

49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

Seton Hall's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.5%
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1104827
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Joseph B Lerch Law Office
ZIP Code
08820
Phone
(732) 549-7649

Education

SETON HALL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Bryan Lerch's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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 Bryan Lerch carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joseph Lerch licensed?

Joseph Lerch is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Bryan Lerch admitted to the bar?

Joseph Bryan Lerch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Joseph Bryan Lerch go to law school?

Joseph Bryan Lerch attended SETON HALL.

What company does Joseph Bryan Lerch work for?

Joseph Bryan Lerch is associated with Joseph B Lerch Law Office in Edison, NJ.

Is Joseph Bryan Lerch in good standing?

No, Joseph Bryan Lerch carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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