New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Lee Foster
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Geneva, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1955574
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Lee Foster appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Lee Foster is registered as bar number 1955574 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David Lee Foster, located in Geneva, NY (Ontario County), ZIP 14456. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How David compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, David Lee Foster is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,546 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 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1955574
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Lee Foster
- City
- Geneva, NY
- County
- Ontario
- ZIP Code
- 14456
- Phone
- (315) 781-0138
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Lee Foster's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Lee Foster admitted to the bar?
David Lee Foster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did David Lee Foster go to law school?
David Lee Foster attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Lee Foster work for?
David Lee Foster is associated with David Lee Foster in Geneva, NY.
Is David Lee Foster in good standing?
Not currently, David Lee Foster's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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