New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Leslie Noel Bechtel
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1840123
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leslie Noel Bechtel has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leslie Noel Bechtel has carried New York bar registration 1840123 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
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Leslie Noel Bechtel 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
Leslie Noel Bechtel's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Leslie compares to fellow Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Leslie Noel Bechtel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,307 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
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1840123
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (203) 249-0468
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leslie Noel Bechtel'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 Leslie Bechtel licensed?
Leslie Bechtel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leslie Noel Bechtel admitted to the bar?
Leslie Noel Bechtel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Leslie Noel Bechtel go to law school?
Leslie Noel Bechtel attended HOFSTRA.
Is Leslie Noel Bechtel in good standing?
Yes, Leslie Noel Bechtel 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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