New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Rogers Johnstone
Suny At Buffalo & George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Chevy Chase, MD. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4188645
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Rogers Johnstone has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #61 of 96
- by tenure in Chevy Chase office peers
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo & George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Rogers Johnstone carries New York bar registration 4188645, an established, active practitioner in good standing. 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 R. Johnstone, located in Chevy Chase, MD, ZIP 20815. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO & GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Rogers Johnstone 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 Rogers Johnstone was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Tenure among Chevy Chase, MD office peers
Against Chevy Chase, MD's 96-attorney NY register cohort, David Rogers Johnstone lands at the 63rd tenure percentile (rank #61). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Chevy Chase attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #61
- City cohort
- 96
- Local percentile
- 63rd
- Admitted
- 2004
Nearest tenure peers in Chevy Chase
- Brian Christopher Mccarthy admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Vijaya Rangan Palaniswamy admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Nicole Yanika Silver admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Devin Lloyd Talbott admitted 2004 · 22 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4188645
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- David R. Johnstone
- City
- Chevy Chase, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20815
- Phone
- (202) 421-6942
Education
SUNY AT BUFFALO & GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Rogers Johnstone'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 Johnstone licensed?
David Johnstone is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Rogers Johnstone admitted to the bar?
David Rogers Johnstone was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did David Rogers Johnstone go to law school?
David Rogers Johnstone attended SUNY AT BUFFALO & GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Rogers Johnstone work for?
David Rogers Johnstone is associated with David R. Johnstone in Chevy Chase, MD.
Is David Rogers Johnstone in good standing?
Yes, David Rogers Johnstone holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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