New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Michael Higgins
Ucla alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1480185
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1971 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Ucla
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Higgins is registered as bar number 1480185 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90064. Educational background: UCLA (343 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How David compares to fellow Ucla alumni
Among the 252 Ucla graduates in the New York register, David Michael Higgins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Ucla alumni
Years since admission - 252 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 252 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
Ucla's active-bar rate
Of Ucla's 343 alumni in the New York register, 63.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ucla alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1480185
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90064
- Phone
- (213) 833-0202
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Higgins's current status, "Delinquent", 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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David Michael Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Higgins licensed?
David Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Higgins admitted to the bar?
David Michael Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did David Michael Higgins go to law school?
David Michael Higgins attended UCLA.
Is David Michael Higgins in good standing?
No, David Michael Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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