New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Makoto Saito
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4627865
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Makoto Saito appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 2008. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Makoto Saito is registered as bar number 4627865 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2008, representing roughly 18 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jpmorgan, located in Hong Kong. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Columbia Law School — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Makoto compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Makoto Saito is longer-tenured than 55% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission — 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 45% higher than 55% of 11,886 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4627865
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jpmorgan
- City
- Hong Kong
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Makoto Saito's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".
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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Before you rely on this record
Makoto Saito is currently listed as "Suspended, delinquent" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
- Bar status confirms registration only — it does not measure competence, specialty fit, or freedom from client complaints. How to choose a lawyer
- Check the public discipline record for any suspension, disbarment, or resignation for a disciplinary reason. Check discipline
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Makoto Saito licensed?
Makoto Saito is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".
When was Makoto Saito admitted to the bar?
Makoto Saito was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Makoto Saito go to law school?
Makoto Saito attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Makoto Saito work for?
Makoto Saito is associated with Jpmorgan in Hong Kong.
Is Makoto Saito in good standing?
Makoto Saito has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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