New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Walter Joseph Tencza Jr
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Edison, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2408706
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Walter Joseph Tencza Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2408706 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Walter Joseph Tencza Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Walter J Tencza Jr, located in Edison, NJ, ZIP 08837. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Walter Joseph Tencza Jr 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 Walter Joseph Tencza Jr's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Walter compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Walter Joseph Tencza Jr is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 16% higher than 84% of 2,708 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
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2408706
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Walter J Tencza Jr
- City
- Edison, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08837
- Phone
- (732) 549-3007
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Joseph Tencza Jr'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Tencza licensed?
Walter Tencza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Joseph Tencza Jr admitted to the bar?
Walter Joseph Tencza Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Walter Joseph Tencza Jr go to law school?
Walter Joseph Tencza Jr attended FORDHAM.
What company does Walter Joseph Tencza Jr work for?
Walter Joseph Tencza Jr is associated with Walter J Tencza Jr in Edison, NJ.
Is Walter Joseph Tencza Jr in good standing?
Yes, Walter Joseph Tencza Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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