New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Matthew Waks
Uc Berkeley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Sacramento, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5215421
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, David Matthew Waks has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Uc Berkeley
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Matthew Waks is registered as bar number 5215421 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Waks Law Corporation, located in Sacramento, CA, ZIP 95814. Educational background: UC BERKELEY.
State context & due diligence
David Matthew Waks sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, David Matthew Waks sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How David compares to fellow Uc Berkeley alumni
Among the 68 Uc Berkeley graduates in the New York register, David Matthew Waks is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Uc Berkeley alumni
Years since admission - 68 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 84% higher than 16% of 68 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
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5215421
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Waks Law Corporation
- City
- Sacramento, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95814
- Phone
- (916) 921-1000
Education
UC BERKELEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Matthew Waks'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 Waks licensed?
David Waks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Matthew Waks admitted to the bar?
David Matthew Waks has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did David Matthew Waks go to law school?
David Matthew Waks attended UC BERKELEY.
What company does David Matthew Waks work for?
David Matthew Waks is associated with Waks Law Corporation in Sacramento, CA.
Is David Matthew Waks in good standing?
Yes, David Matthew Waks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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