New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David A. Baker
Loyola University Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4593935
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David A. Baker 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
- Loyola University Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David A. Baker carries New York bar registration 4593935, an established, active practitioner in 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 Mcdermott Will & Schulte LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO (64 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David A. Baker 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
David A. Baker 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 David compares to fellow Loyola University Chicago alumni
Among the 60 Loyola University Chicago graduates in the New York register, David A. Baker is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Loyola University Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 60 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 65% higher than 35% of 60 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
Loyola University Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Loyola University Chicago's 64 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Loyola University Chicago 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
- 4593935
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcdermott Will & Schulte LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 984-7597
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David A. Baker'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 David Baker licensed?
David Baker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David A. Baker admitted to the bar?
David A. Baker was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did David A. Baker go to law school?
David A. Baker attended LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO.
What company does David A. Baker work for?
David A. Baker is associated with Mcdermott Will & Schulte LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is David A. Baker in good standing?
Yes, David A. Baker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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