New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karl Joseph Wachter
Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2887529
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Karl Joseph Wachter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2887529 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karl Joseph Wachter, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Magnetar Capital LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Karl Joseph Wachter 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 Karl Joseph Wachter's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Karl compares to fellow Univ Of Chicago alumni
Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Karl Joseph Wachter is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 99% higher than 1% of 143 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
Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2887529
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Magnetar Capital LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 993-1648
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karl Joseph Wachter'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 Karl Wachter licensed?
Karl Wachter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karl Joseph Wachter admitted to the bar?
Karl Joseph Wachter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Karl Joseph Wachter go to law school?
Karl Joseph Wachter attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.
What company does Karl Joseph Wachter work for?
Karl Joseph Wachter is associated with Magnetar Capital LLC in New York, NY.
Is Karl Joseph Wachter in good standing?
Yes, Karl Joseph Wachter 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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