New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Mary Joanne Dowd
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1715788
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mary Joanne Dowd has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mary Joanne Dowd has carried New York bar registration 1715788 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 Arentfox Schiff, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Mary Joanne Dowd 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
Mary Joanne Dowd's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Mary compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Mary Joanne Dowd is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1715788
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arentfox Schiff
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 857-6059
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mary Joanne Dowd'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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Mary Joanne Dowd'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 Mary Dowd licensed?
Mary Dowd is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mary Joanne Dowd admitted to the bar?
Mary Joanne Dowd's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Mary Joanne Dowd go to law school?
Mary Joanne Dowd attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Mary Joanne Dowd work for?
Mary Joanne Dowd is associated with Arentfox Schiff in Washington, DC.
Is Mary Joanne Dowd in good standing?
Yes, Mary Joanne Dowd 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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