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
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
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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.
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
- City
- Washington, DC
- 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
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 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.
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