New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Paul Joseph Martinek

George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Dpo, AA. 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
2179547
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Paul Joseph Martinek ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
George Washington Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington Univ
46.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2179547
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2179547 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Joseph Martinek, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Dpo, AA, ZIP 34041. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, Paul Joseph Martinek still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Paul Joseph Martinek's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 George Washington Univ alumni

Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Paul Joseph Martinek is longer-tenured than 40% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni

Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 60% higher than 40% of 553 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 55 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

George Washington Univ's active-bar rate

Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%46.2%
George Washington Univ 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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2179547
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
34041
Phone
(617) 628-8666

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paul Joseph Martinek'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 Joseph Martinek'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 Martinek licensed?

Paul Martinek is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paul Joseph Martinek admitted to the bar?

Paul Joseph Martinek's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Paul Joseph Martinek go to law school?

Paul Joseph Martinek attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.

Is Paul Joseph Martinek in good standing?

Yes, Paul Joseph Martinek holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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