New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew William Finkin
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Champaign, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1365097
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew William Finkin has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Illinois College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew William Finkin has carried New York bar registration 1365097 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under College Of Law, located in Champaign, IL, ZIP 61820. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (439 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Matthew William Finkin 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
Matthew William Finkin's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Among the 381 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew William Finkin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 381 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 381 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 439 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1365097
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- College Of Law
- City
- Champaign, IL
- ZIP Code
- 61820
- Phone
- (217) 333-3884
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew William Finkin'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 William Finkin'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 Finkin licensed?
Matthew Finkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew William Finkin admitted to the bar?
Matthew William Finkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Matthew William Finkin go to law school?
Matthew William Finkin attended University of Illinois College of Law.
What company does Matthew William Finkin work for?
Matthew William Finkin is associated with College Of Law in Champaign, IL.
Is Matthew William Finkin in good standing?
Yes, Matthew William Finkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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