New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Michael Dechance
Touro alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Riverhead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2195048
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Michael Dechance appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Touro
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Michael Dechance is registered as bar number 2195048 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Paul M. Dechance, located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: TOURO (1,152 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Paul compares to fellow Touro alumni
Among the 1,036 Touro graduates in the New York register, Paul Michael Dechance is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Touro alumni
Years since admission - 1,036 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,036 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
Touro's active-bar rate
Of Touro's 1,152 alumni in the New York register, 67.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2195048
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Paul M. Dechance
- City
- Riverhead, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11901
- Phone
- (631) 727-6983
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Michael Dechance's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Paul Dechance licensed?
Paul Dechance is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Michael Dechance admitted to the bar?
Paul Michael Dechance's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Paul Michael Dechance go to law school?
Paul Michael Dechance attended TOURO.
What company does Paul Michael Dechance work for?
Paul Michael Dechance is associated with Law Office Of Paul M. Dechance in Riverhead, NY.
Is Paul Michael Dechance in good standing?
Not currently, Paul Michael Dechance's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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