New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David L. Foster
University Of Iowa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1390467
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David L. Foster's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1958 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 68 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Of Iowa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David L. Foster is registered as bar number 1390467 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 68 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How David compares to fellow University Of Iowa alumni
Among the 126 University Of Iowa graduates in the New York register, David L. Foster is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
68 years vs. University Of Iowa alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 126 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Iowa's active-bar rate
Of University Of Iowa's 156 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate
The 1958 admission class today
Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 5.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1390467
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David L. Foster's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Foster licensed?
David Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David L. Foster admitted to the bar?
David L. Foster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.
Where did David L. Foster go to law school?
David L. Foster attended UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Is David L. Foster in good standing?
David L. Foster's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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