New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kurt Matthew Lebakken
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Winnetka, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2825313
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Kurt Matthew Lebakken ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2825313 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kurt Matthew Lebakken, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Winnetka, IL, ZIP 60093. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Kurt Matthew Lebakken 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 Kurt Matthew Lebakken's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kurt compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Kurt Matthew Lebakken is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 53% higher than 47% of 2,473 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
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2825313
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Winnetka, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60093
- Phone
- (312) 919-4677
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kurt Matthew Lebakken'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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Kurt Matthew Lebakken'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 Kurt Lebakken licensed?
Kurt Lebakken is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kurt Matthew Lebakken admitted to the bar?
Kurt Matthew Lebakken's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Kurt Matthew Lebakken go to law school?
Kurt Matthew Lebakken attended COLUMBIA.
Is Kurt Matthew Lebakken in good standing?
Yes, Kurt Matthew Lebakken 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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