New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Farnam Bowen
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2015683
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Farnam Bowen has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Farnam Bowen has carried New York bar registration 2015683 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David F. Bowen, Esq., located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14607. Educational background: Vermont Law School (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, David Farnam Bowen has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Farnam Bowen's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 575 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, David Farnam Bowen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 575 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 575 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2015683
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- David F. Bowen, Esq.
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14607
- Phone
- (585) 507-7262
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Farnam Bowen'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 Bowen licensed?
David Bowen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Farnam Bowen admitted to the bar?
David Farnam Bowen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did David Farnam Bowen go to law school?
David Farnam Bowen attended Vermont Law School.
What company does David Farnam Bowen work for?
David Farnam Bowen is associated with David F. Bowen, Esq. in Rochester, NY.
Is David Farnam Bowen in good standing?
Yes, David Farnam Bowen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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