New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

David James Ludlow

Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4202180
NY reg #

The record in one line

David James Ludlow 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"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School
80.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4202180
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David James Ludlow carries New York bar registration 4202180, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sidley Austin LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School (90 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, David James Ludlow 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 James Ludlow 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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni

Among the 90 Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School graduates in the New York register, David James Ludlow is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni

Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 21% higher than 79% of 90 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School's active-bar rate

Of Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School's 90 alumni in the New York register, 80.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.2%
Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni, active-bar rate

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.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4202180
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Sidley Austin LLP
ZIP Code
20005
Phone
(202) 736-8266

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David James Ludlow'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David James Ludlow's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Ludlow licensed?

David Ludlow is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David James Ludlow admitted to the bar?

David James Ludlow was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did David James Ludlow go to law school?

David James Ludlow attended Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School.

What company does David James Ludlow work for?

David James Ludlow is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC.

Is David James Ludlow in good standing?

Yes, David James Ludlow holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.