New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew James Costello
Thomas M Colley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Wethersfield, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2885770
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew James Costello carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1998 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Thomas M Colley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew James Costello is registered as bar number 2885770 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Wethersfield, CT, ZIP 06129. Educational background: THOMAS M COLLEY.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2885770
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Wethersfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06129
- Phone
- (860) 803-0287
Education
THOMAS M COLLEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew James Costello's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Matthew James Costello carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Costello licensed?
Matthew Costello is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew James Costello admitted to the bar?
Matthew James Costello's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Matthew James Costello go to law school?
Matthew James Costello attended THOMAS M COLLEY.
Is Matthew James Costello in good standing?
No, Matthew James Costello carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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