New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David W. Bowker

U.C. Berkeley / Boalt Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4200184
NY reg #

The record in one line

David W. Bowker has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
U.C. Berkeley / Boalt Hall

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
U.C. Berkeley / Boalt Hall
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4200184
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David W. Bowker carries New York bar registration 4200184, 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 Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: U.C. BERKELEY / BOALT HALL.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, David W. Bowker 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 W. Bowker was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4200184
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr LLP
ZIP Code
20037
Phone
(202) 663-6558

Education

U.C. BERKELEY / BOALT HALL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David W. Bowker'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David W. Bowker'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 David Bowker licensed?

David Bowker is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David W. Bowker admitted to the bar?

David W. Bowker was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did David W. Bowker go to law school?

David W. Bowker attended U.C. BERKELEY / BOALT HALL.

What company does David W. Bowker work for?

David W. Bowker is associated with Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr LLP in Washington, DC.

Is David W. Bowker in good standing?

Yes, David W. Bowker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.