New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Barbara Matthews
Santa Clara University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Raleigh, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2843274
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Barbara Matthews ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Santa Clara University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2843274 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Barbara Matthews, 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 Barbara Matthews, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27601. Educational background: Santa Clara University School of Law (107 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Barbara Matthews 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 Barbara Matthews's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Barbara compares to fellow Santa Clara University School Of Law alumni
Among the 94 Santa Clara University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Barbara Matthews is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Santa Clara University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 94 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 11% higher than 89% of 94 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
Santa Clara University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Santa Clara University School Of Law's 107 alumni in the New York register, 87.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Santa Clara University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2843274
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barbara Matthews
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27601
- Phone
- (818) 645-2026
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barbara Matthews'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 Barbara Matthews licensed?
Barbara Matthews is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barbara Matthews admitted to the bar?
Barbara Matthews's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Barbara Matthews go to law school?
Barbara Matthews attended Santa Clara University School of Law.
What company does Barbara Matthews work for?
Barbara Matthews is associated with Barbara Matthews in Raleigh, NC.
Is Barbara Matthews in good standing?
Yes, Barbara Matthews holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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