New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Matthew Schell
University Of Windsor alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4212437
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Matthew Schell 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
- University Of Windsor
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Matthew Schell carries New York bar registration 4212437, 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 Devry, Smith & Frank, LLP, located in Toronto On M3c 3e9. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR (48 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Matthew Schell 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 Matthew Schell was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
University Of Windsor's active-bar rate
Of University Of Windsor's 48 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4212437
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Devry, Smith & Frank, LLP
- City
- Toronto On M3c 3e9
- Phone
- (416) 449-1400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Matthew Schell's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Windsor alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from Toronto On M3c 3e9, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for David Matthew Schell with the closest admission year to 2004. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Schell licensed?
David Schell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Matthew Schell admitted to the bar?
David Matthew Schell was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did David Matthew Schell go to law school?
David Matthew Schell attended UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR.
What company does David Matthew Schell work for?
David Matthew Schell is associated with Devry, Smith & Frank, LLP in Toronto On M3c 3e9.
Is David Matthew Schell in good standing?
Yes, David Matthew Schell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.