New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Donald James Hillmann

Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Albany, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2008
Admitted
18
Years in bar
4558839
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald James Hillmann 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
Albany Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2008
18 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany Law School
72.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4558839
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald James Hillmann carries New York bar registration 4558839, 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 Couch White, LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Donald James Hillmann 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

Donald James Hillmann 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

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 Donald compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni

Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Donald James Hillmann is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

18 years vs. Albany Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school

18 Top 50% higher than 50% of 4,211 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Albany Law School's active-bar rate

Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%72.7%
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2008 admission class today

Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years2008 class 66.2% 68.2% ▲ +3.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2008 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4558839
Year Admitted
2008 (18 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Couch White, LLP
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12207
Phone
(518) 426-4200

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald James Hillmann'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.

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Before you rely on this record

Donald James Hillmann'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 Donald Hillmann licensed?

Donald Hillmann is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald James Hillmann admitted to the bar?

Donald James Hillmann was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Where did Donald James Hillmann go to law school?

Donald James Hillmann attended Albany Law School.

What company does Donald James Hillmann work for?

Donald James Hillmann is associated with Couch White, LLP in Albany, NY.

Is Donald James Hillmann in good standing?

Yes, Donald James Hillmann holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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