New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Martin Donald Matlaga
University Of Richmond School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New Brunswick, NJ. 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
- 2175115
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Martin Donald Matlaga 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"
- #18 of 249
- by tenure in New Brunswick office peers
- Law school
- University Of Richmond School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2175115 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Martin Donald Matlaga, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Martin D. Matlaga, Esq., LLC, located in New Brunswick, NJ, ZIP 08901. Educational background: University of Richmond School of Law (154 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Martin Donald Matlaga 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 Martin Donald Matlaga's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · September 2026
Tenure among New Brunswick, NJ office peers
Most of the 249 NY-registered attorneys in New Brunswick, NJ outrank Martin Donald Matlaga on tenure; this record sits at the 7th local percentile (rank #18). See the New Brunswick attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #18
- City cohort
- 249
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in New Brunswick
- Frances Veronica Bouchoux admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Maryann Patricia Kicenuik admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Francis Joseph Quinn admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Lisa Ann Demizio admitted 1987 · 39 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Martin compares to fellow University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Among the 135 University Of Richmond School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Martin Donald Matlaga is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 135 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 · September 2026
University Of Richmond School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Richmond School Of Law's 154 alumni in the New York register, 84.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2175115
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Martin D. Matlaga, Esq., LLC
- City
- New Brunswick, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08901
- Phone
- (732) 932-7226
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Martin Donald Matlaga's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from New Brunswick, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Martin Donald Matlaga: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~250 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martin Matlaga licensed?
Martin Matlaga is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Martin Donald Matlaga admitted to the bar?
Martin Donald Matlaga's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Martin Donald Matlaga go to law school?
Martin Donald Matlaga attended University of Richmond School of Law.
What company does Martin Donald Matlaga work for?
Martin Donald Matlaga is associated with Martin D. Matlaga, Esq., LLC in New Brunswick, NJ.
Is Martin Donald Matlaga in good standing?
Yes, Martin Donald Matlaga holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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