New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Paul Steven Becker

University Of Wisconsin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Kansas City, MO. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1730522
NY reg #

The record in one line

Paul Steven Becker has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

45 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Wisconsin
59.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1730522
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Paul Steven Becker has carried New York bar registration 1730522 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

Practice address is listed under U.S. Attorney'S Office-Wdmo, located in Kansas City, MO, ZIP 64106. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (337 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 45 years, Paul Steven Becker 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

Paul Steven Becker's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

45 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Paul compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin alumni

Among the 202 University Of Wisconsin graduates in the New York register, Paul Steven Becker is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. University Of Wisconsin alumni

Years since admission - 202 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 202 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Wisconsin's active-bar rate

Of University Of Wisconsin's 337 alumni in the New York register, 59.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.2%
University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1730522
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
U.S. Attorney'S Office-Wdmo
ZIP Code
64106
Phone
(816) 426-4100

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paul Steven Becker'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Paul Steven Becker's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paul Becker licensed?

Paul Becker is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paul Steven Becker admitted to the bar?

Paul Steven Becker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Paul Steven Becker go to law school?

Paul Steven Becker attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.

What company does Paul Steven Becker work for?

Paul Steven Becker is associated with U.S. Attorney'S Office-Wdmo in Kansas City, MO.

Is Paul Steven Becker in good standing?

Yes, Paul Steven Becker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.