New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samuel Lester Block
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1945. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1945
- Admitted
- 81
- Years in bar
- 1628213
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samuel Lester Block's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1945 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 81 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samuel Lester Block is registered as bar number 1628213 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 81 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
The 1945 admission class today
Of the 210 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1945, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1628213
- Year Admitted
- 1945 (81 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel Lester Block's current status, "Deceased", 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 Samuel Block licensed?
Samuel Block is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel Lester Block admitted to the bar?
Samuel Lester Block's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1945.
Is Samuel Lester Block in good standing?
Samuel Lester Block's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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