New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Michael Finkelstein
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4474755
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Finkelstein has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Finkelstein carries New York bar registration 4474755, 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 U.S. Department Of Justice, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Michael Finkelstein 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 Michael Finkelstein was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, David Michael Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 94% higher than 6% of 1,236 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
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4474755
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Department Of Justice
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20002
- Phone
- (202) 616-2971
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Finkelstein'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 Finkelstein licensed?
David Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
David Michael Finkelstein was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did David Michael Finkelstein go to law school?
David Michael Finkelstein attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Michael Finkelstein work for?
David Michael Finkelstein is associated with U.S. Department Of Justice in Washington, DC.
Is David Michael Finkelstein in good standing?
Yes, David Michael Finkelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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