New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Dwight Edward Austin
Western New England University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2241727
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Dwight Edward Austin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2241727 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Dwight Edward Austin, a veteran practitioner still in active 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, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: Western New England University School of Law (532 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Dwight Edward Austin still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Dwight Edward Austin's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Dwight compares to fellow Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Among the 338 Western New England University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Dwight Edward Austin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 338 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 338 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
Western New England University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University School Of Law's 532 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western New England University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2241727
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dwight Edward Austin'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
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 Dwight Austin licensed?
Dwight Austin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dwight Edward Austin admitted to the bar?
Dwight Edward Austin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Dwight Edward Austin go to law school?
Dwight Edward Austin attended Western New England University School of Law.
Is Dwight Edward Austin in good standing?
Yes, Dwight Edward Austin 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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