New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Hugh Ostwald
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1871722
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Hugh Ostwald has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Hugh Ostwald has carried New York bar registration 1871722 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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 New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10024. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, David Hugh Ostwald has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Hugh Ostwald's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 1,245 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, David Hugh Ostwald is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,245 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,245 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1871722
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10024
- Phone
- (917) 750-6859
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Hugh Ostwald'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 Ostwald licensed?
David Ostwald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Hugh Ostwald admitted to the bar?
David Hugh Ostwald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did David Hugh Ostwald go to law school?
David Hugh Ostwald attended NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
Is David Hugh Ostwald in good standing?
Yes, David Hugh Ostwald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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