New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David John Scheffer
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1875442
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David John Scheffer has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David John Scheffer has carried New York bar registration 1875442 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
Practice address is listed under Council On Foreign Relations, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, David John Scheffer 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 John Scheffer's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, David John Scheffer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 5,599 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1875442
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Council On Foreign Relations
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (708) 497-0478
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David John Scheffer'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 Scheffer licensed?
David Scheffer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David John Scheffer admitted to the bar?
David John Scheffer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did David John Scheffer go to law school?
David John Scheffer attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does David John Scheffer work for?
David John Scheffer is associated with Council On Foreign Relations in Washington, DC.
Is David John Scheffer in good standing?
Yes, David John Scheffer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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