New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Makau Wa Mutua
Univ Of Dar-Es Salaam alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Buffalo, NY. 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
- 2203818
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Makau Wa Mutua 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
- Univ Of Dar-Es Salaam
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2203818 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Makau Wa Mutua, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Suny Buffalo Law School, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14260. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF DAR-ES SALAAM.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Makau Wa Mutua 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 Makau Wa Mutua'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
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
- 2203818
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suny Buffalo Law School
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14260
- Phone
- (716) 645-2311
Education
UNIV OF DAR-ES SALAAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Makau Wa Mutua'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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Makau Wa Mutua'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 Makau Mutua licensed?
Makau Mutua is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Makau Wa Mutua admitted to the bar?
Makau Wa Mutua's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Makau Wa Mutua go to law school?
Makau Wa Mutua attended UNIV OF DAR-ES SALAAM.
What company does Makau Wa Mutua work for?
Makau Wa Mutua is associated with Suny Buffalo Law School in Buffalo, NY.
Is Makau Wa Mutua in good standing?
Yes, Makau Wa Mutua 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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