New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Foster
Syracuse Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Santa Fe, NM. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2682292
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, David Foster ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2682292 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Foster, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David Foster Law Firm, P.C., located in Santa Fe, NM, ZIP 87501. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIV (295 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, David Foster still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David Foster's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Syracuse Univ alumni
Among the 217 Syracuse Univ graduates in the New York register, David Foster is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Syracuse Univ alumni
Years since admission - 217 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 84% higher than 16% of 217 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
Syracuse Univ's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse Univ's 295 alumni in the New York register, 45% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2682292
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Foster Law Firm, P.C.
- City
- Santa Fe, NM
- ZIP Code
- 87501
- Phone
- (505) 216-1502
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Foster'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 Foster licensed?
David Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Foster admitted to the bar?
David Foster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did David Foster go to law school?
David Foster attended SYRACUSE UNIV.
What company does David Foster work for?
David Foster is associated with David Foster Law Firm, P.C. in Santa Fe, NM.
Is David Foster in good standing?
Yes, David Foster holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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