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
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Uc Berkeley
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5215421
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 5 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

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
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".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David Matthew Waks's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.