New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lura Hess Bechtel
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4212924
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lura Hess Bechtel has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lura Hess Bechtel carries New York bar registration 4212924, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Lura Hess Bechtel 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
Lura Hess Bechtel was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lura compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Lura Hess Bechtel is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4212924
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lura Hess 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 Lura Bechtel licensed?
Lura Bechtel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lura Hess Bechtel admitted to the bar?
Lura Hess Bechtel was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Lura Hess Bechtel go to law school?
Lura Hess Bechtel attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
Is Lura Hess Bechtel in good standing?
Yes, Lura Hess 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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