New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Edward Decker
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4197034
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Edward Decker 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
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Edward Decker carries New York bar registration 4197034, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Edward Decker 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 Edward Decker 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
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 Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, David Edward Decker is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 97% higher than 3% of 1,922 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
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 4197034
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 452-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Edward Decker'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 Decker licensed?
David Decker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Edward Decker admitted to the bar?
David Edward Decker was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did David Edward Decker go to law school?
David Edward Decker attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Edward Decker work for?
David Edward Decker is associated with Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is David Edward Decker in good standing?
Yes, David Edward Decker holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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