New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Dawit Fikru

Washington University 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
4255535
NY reg #

The record in one line

Dawit Fikru 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
Washington University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University
67.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4255535
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Dawit Fikru carries New York bar registration 4255535, 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

No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Dawit Fikru 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

Dawit Fikru was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Dawit compares to fellow Washington University alumni

Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, Dawit Fikru is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 73% higher than 27% of 282 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Washington University's active-bar rate

Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.1%
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4255535
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Dawit Fikru'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
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.

Before you rely on this record

Dawit Fikru'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 Dawit Fikru licensed?

Dawit Fikru is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dawit Fikru admitted to the bar?

Dawit Fikru was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Dawit Fikru go to law school?

Dawit Fikru attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

Is Dawit Fikru in good standing?

Yes, Dawit Fikru holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.