New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal
University Of Minnesota Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Schenectady, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4570081
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Minnesota Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal carries New York bar registration 4570081, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York State Worker'S Compensation Board, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12305. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Minnesota Law School (541 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Valerie Janeen Vander Wal 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
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Valerie compares to fellow University Of Minnesota Law School alumni
Among the 494 University Of Minnesota Law School graduates in the New York register, Valerie Janeen Vander Wal is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. University Of Minnesota Law School alumni
Years since admission - 494 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 27% higher than 73% of 494 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
University Of Minnesota Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Minnesota Law School's 541 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Minnesota Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4570081
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Worker'S Compensation Board
- City
- Schenectady, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12305
- Phone
- (518) 388-0568
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal'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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Valerie Janeen Vander Wal'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 Valerie Vander Wal licensed?
Valerie Vander Wal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Valerie Janeen Vander Wal admitted to the bar?
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Valerie Janeen Vander Wal go to law school?
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal attended University of Minnesota Law School.
What company does Valerie Janeen Vander Wal work for?
Valerie Janeen Vander Wal is associated with New York State Worker'S Compensation Board in Schenectady, NY.
Is Valerie Janeen Vander Wal in good standing?
Yes, Valerie Janeen Vander Wal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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