New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David William Denton Jr
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5169602
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, David William Denton Jr has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5169602 on the New York register belongs to David William Denton Jr, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Department Of The Navy Office Of General Counsel, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20350. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David William Denton Jr is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, David William Denton Jr sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, David William Denton Jr is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 65% higher than 35% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5169602
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of The Navy Office Of General Counsel
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20350
- Phone
- (703) 695-3131
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David William Denton Jr'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 Denton licensed?
David Denton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David William Denton Jr admitted to the bar?
David William Denton Jr has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did David William Denton Jr go to law school?
David William Denton Jr attended Harvard Law School.
What company does David William Denton Jr work for?
David William Denton Jr is associated with Department Of The Navy Office Of General Counsel in Washington, DC.
Is David William Denton Jr in good standing?
Yes, David William Denton Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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