New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Meyer Finkelstein
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Albuquerque, NM. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2577856
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Matthew Meyer Finkelstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2577856 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Meyer Finkelstein, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Optimum, located in Albuquerque, NM, ZIP 87109. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Matthew Meyer Finkelstein 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 Matthew Meyer Finkelstein's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Matthew Meyer Finkelstein is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 58% higher than 42% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2577856
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Optimum
- City
- Albuquerque, NM
- ZIP Code
- 87109
- Phone
- (505) 843-7813
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Meyer Finkelstein'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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Matthew Meyer Finkelstein'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 Matthew Finkelstein licensed?
Matthew Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Meyer Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
Matthew Meyer Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Matthew Meyer Finkelstein go to law school?
Matthew Meyer Finkelstein attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Matthew Meyer Finkelstein work for?
Matthew Meyer Finkelstein is associated with Optimum in Albuquerque, NM.
Is Matthew Meyer Finkelstein in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Meyer Finkelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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