New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lawrence Craig Bell
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1613546
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawrence Craig Bell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #23 of 678
- by tenure in Hackensack office peers
- Hackensack
- registered office, NJ
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence Craig Bell is registered as bar number 1613546 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 Lawrence C Bell, located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601.
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.
Tenure among Hackensack, NJ office peers
Most of the 678 NY-registered attorneys in Hackensack, NJ outrank Lawrence Craig Bell on tenure; this record sits at the 3rd local percentile (rank #23). See the Hackensack attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #23
- City cohort
- 678
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1979
Nearest tenure peers in Hackensack
- Brian Boru Smith admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Richard David Wolloch admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Charles C. Abut admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Peter John Bakarich admitted 1980 · 46 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1613546
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lawrence C Bell
- City
- Hackensack, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07601
- Phone
- (201) 488-1551
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence Craig Bell's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1979), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1979 whose listed office city differs from Hackensack, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Lawrence Craig Bell: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~679 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1979)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Lawrence Craig Bell 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 Lawrence Bell licensed?
Lawrence Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Craig Bell admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Craig Bell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
What company does Lawrence Craig Bell work for?
Lawrence Craig Bell is associated with Lawrence C Bell in Hackensack, NJ.
Is Lawrence Craig Bell in good standing?
No, Lawrence Craig Bell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.