New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Joseph Barnes
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Melville, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4024758
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Joseph Barnes has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Joseph Barnes carries New York bar registration 4024758, an established, active practitioner in 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 Barnes & Barnes, P.C., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Joseph Barnes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Matthew Joseph Barnes was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Matthew Joseph Barnes is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 89% higher than 11% of 1,307 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 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4024758
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barnes & Barnes, P.C.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 673-0674
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Joseph Barnes'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Barnes licensed?
Matthew Barnes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Joseph Barnes admitted to the bar?
Matthew Joseph Barnes was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Matthew Joseph Barnes go to law school?
Matthew Joseph Barnes attended HOFSTRA.
What company does Matthew Joseph Barnes work for?
Matthew Joseph Barnes is associated with Barnes & Barnes, P.C. in Melville, NY.
Is Matthew Joseph Barnes in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Joseph Barnes 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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