New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Haywood Patrick Swygert
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 2553212
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Haywood Patrick Swygert has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Haywood Patrick Swygert has carried New York bar registration 2553212 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Howard Univ. School Of Law, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20008. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Haywood Patrick Swygert has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Haywood Patrick Swygert's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Haywood compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Haywood Patrick Swygert is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 223 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2553212
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Howard Univ. School Of Law
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20008
- Phone
- (202) 445-4943
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Haywood Patrick Swygert'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 Haywood Swygert licensed?
Haywood Swygert is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Haywood Patrick Swygert admitted to the bar?
Haywood Patrick Swygert's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Haywood Patrick Swygert go to law school?
Haywood Patrick Swygert attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Haywood Patrick Swygert work for?
Haywood Patrick Swygert is associated with Howard Univ. School Of Law in Washington, DC.
Is Haywood Patrick Swygert in good standing?
Yes, Haywood Patrick Swygert 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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