New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Wayne Matthew Josel

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2527661
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Wayne Matthew Josel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2527661
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2527661 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wayne Matthew Josel, 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 Ascap, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90046. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Wayne Matthew Josel 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 Wayne Matthew Josel's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Wayne compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Wayne Matthew Josel is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2527661
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Ascap
ZIP Code
90046
Phone
(212) 621-6172

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wayne Matthew Josel'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

Wayne Matthew Josel'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 Wayne Josel licensed?

Wayne Josel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wayne Matthew Josel admitted to the bar?

Wayne Matthew Josel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Wayne Matthew Josel go to law school?

Wayne Matthew Josel attended FORDHAM.

What company does Wayne Matthew Josel work for?

Wayne Matthew Josel is associated with Ascap in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Wayne Matthew Josel in good standing?

Yes, Wayne Matthew Josel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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