New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Liza Wachter
Univ Southern California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Santa Monica, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2084903
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Liza Wachter has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Southern California
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Liza Wachter has carried New York bar registration 2084903 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Spiegel And Grau, located in Santa Monica, CA, ZIP 90404. Educational background: UNIV SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (11 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Liza Wachter 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
Liza Wachter's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 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
Univ Southern California's active-bar rate
Of Univ Southern California's 11 alumni in the New York register, 27.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Southern California alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2084903
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Spiegel And Grau
- City
- Santa Monica, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90404
- Phone
- (310) 264-4420
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Liza 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 Liza Wachter licensed?
Liza Wachter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Liza Wachter admitted to the bar?
Liza Wachter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Liza Wachter go to law school?
Liza Wachter attended UNIV SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
What company does Liza Wachter work for?
Liza Wachter is associated with Spiegel And Grau in Santa Monica, CA.
Is Liza Wachter in good standing?
Yes, Liza Wachter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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