New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Wendy Zehava Schechter
Suffolk Unversity alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in West Hempstead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2280246
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Wendy Zehava Schechter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #21 of 49
- by tenure in West Hempstead office peers
- Law school
- Suffolk Unversity
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2280246 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wendy Zehava Schechter, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under W. Zehava Schechter, Esq., located in West Hempstead, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11552. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Wendy Zehava Schechter 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 Wendy Zehava Schechter's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among West Hempstead, NY office peers
In the small West Hempstead, NY cohort (49 with admission years), Wendy Zehava Schechter ranks #21 by tenure. See the West Hempstead attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #21
- City cohort
- 49
- Local percentile
- 41st
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in West Hempstead
- Benjamin Zev Peter Holczer admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- David Laurence Feinberg admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- David Ari Kirshblum admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Joseph Vincent Mendola admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2280246
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- W. Zehava Schechter, Esq.
- City
- West Hempstead, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11552
- Phone
- (516) 292-1550
Education
SUFFOLK UNVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wendy Zehava Schechter's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1989), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wendy Schechter licensed?
Wendy Schechter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wendy Zehava Schechter admitted to the bar?
Wendy Zehava Schechter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Wendy Zehava Schechter go to law school?
Wendy Zehava Schechter attended SUFFOLK UNVERSITY.
What company does Wendy Zehava Schechter work for?
Wendy Zehava Schechter is associated with W. Zehava Schechter, Esq. in West Hempstead, NY.
Is Wendy Zehava Schechter in good standing?
Yes, Wendy Zehava Schechter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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