New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Daniel F. Thomas
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Poughkeepsie, 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
- 4556734
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Daniel F. Thomas 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
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Daniel F. Thomas carries New York bar registration 4556734, an established, active practitioner in 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 Van Dewater & Van Dewater, LLP, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Daniel F. Thomas 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
Daniel F. Thomas 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 Daniel compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 874 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Daniel F. Thomas is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 86% higher than 14% of 874 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany 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
- 4556734
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Van Dewater & Van Dewater, LLP
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 452-5900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Daniel F. Thomas'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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Daniel F. Thomas'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 Daniel Thomas licensed?
Daniel Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Daniel F. Thomas admitted to the bar?
Daniel F. Thomas was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Daniel F. Thomas go to law school?
Daniel F. Thomas attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Daniel F. Thomas work for?
Daniel F. Thomas is associated with Van Dewater & Van Dewater, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Daniel F. Thomas in good standing?
Yes, Daniel F. Thomas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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