New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
J David Sampson
Albany Law School Of Union University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1839174
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J David Sampson has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School Of Union University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J David Sampson has carried New York bar registration 1839174 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nys Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: Albany Law School of Union University.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, J David Sampson 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
J David Sampson's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How J compares to fellow Albany Law School Of Union University alumni
Among the 54 Albany Law School Of Union University graduates in the New York register, J David Sampson is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Albany Law School Of Union University alumni
Years since admission - 54 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 17% higher than 83% of 54 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1839174
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 796-6159
Education
Albany Law School of Union University
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J David Sampson'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 J Sampson licensed?
J Sampson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J David Sampson admitted to the bar?
J David Sampson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did J David Sampson go to law school?
J David Sampson attended Albany Law School of Union University.
What company does J David Sampson work for?
J David Sampson is associated with Nys Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District in Buffalo, NY.
Is J David Sampson in good standing?
Yes, J David Sampson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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