New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Stephen Toy
Golden Gate Univ. alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Houston, TX. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4571410
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Stephen Toy has held an active New York bar license for 18 years — admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Golden Gate Univ.
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Stephen Toy is registered as bar number 4571410 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2008, representing roughly 18 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David Toy Law Firm, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77006. Educational background: GOLDEN GATE UNIV., one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Stephen Toy was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4571410
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Toy Law Firm
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77006
- Phone
- (713) 322-7911
Education
GOLDEN GATE UNIV.
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Stephen Toy's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Toy licensed?
David Toy is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was David Stephen Toy admitted to the bar?
David Stephen Toy was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did David Stephen Toy go to law school?
David Stephen Toy attended GOLDEN GATE UNIV..
What company does David Stephen Toy work for?
David Stephen Toy is associated with David Toy Law Firm in Houston, TX.
Is David Stephen Toy in good standing?
Yes, David Stephen Toy has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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