New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph Robert Waala
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4565248
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Robert Waala has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Robert Waala carries New York bar registration 4565248, an established, active practitioner in 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 Waala Law PLLC, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19122. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joseph Robert Waala 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
Joseph Robert Waala was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 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 Joseph compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Joseph Robert Waala is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 28% higher than 72% of 5,599 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4565248
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Waala Law PLLC
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19122
- Phone
- (585) 993-2507
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Robert Waala'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 Joseph Waala licensed?
Joseph Waala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Robert Waala admitted to the bar?
Joseph Robert Waala was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Joseph Robert Waala go to law school?
Joseph Robert Waala attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does Joseph Robert Waala work for?
Joseph Robert Waala is associated with Waala Law PLLC in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Joseph Robert Waala in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Robert Waala holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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