New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Paul Matthews
South Texas College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4210225
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Paul Matthews appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- South Texas College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Paul Matthews is registered as bar number 4210225 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Matthews & Associates, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77098. Educational background: South Texas College of Law (181 registered alumni).
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 South Texas College Of Law alumni
Among the 135 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Paul Matthews is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 21% higher than 79% of 135 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
South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College Of Law's 181 alumni in the New York register, 75.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
South Texas College Of Law 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4210225
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Matthews & Associates
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77098
- Phone
- (713) 522-5250
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Paul Matthews'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 Matthews licensed?
David Matthews is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Paul Matthews admitted to the bar?
David Paul Matthews was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did David Paul Matthews go to law school?
David Paul Matthews attended South Texas College of Law.
What company does David Paul Matthews work for?
David Paul Matthews is associated with Matthews & Associates in Houston, TX.
Is David Paul Matthews in good standing?
Not currently, David Paul Matthews'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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