New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Thomas Gay
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Cleveland, OH. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5237409
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Thomas Gay appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Thomas Gay is registered as bar number 5237409 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Federal Public Defender For The Northern District Of Ohio, located in Cleveland, OH, ZIP 44113. Educational background: University of NC Chapel Hill School of Law (336 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Matthew compares to fellow University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni
Among the 289 University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Thomas Gay is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 289 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 37% higher than 63% of 289 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
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law's 336 alumni in the New York register, 81.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5237409
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Public Defender For The Northern District Of Ohio
- City
- Cleveland, OH
- ZIP Code
- 44113
- Phone
- (216) 522-4856
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Thomas Gay's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Gay licensed?
Matthew Gay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Thomas Gay admitted to the bar?
Matthew Thomas Gay has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Matthew Thomas Gay go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Gay attended University of NC Chapel Hill School of Law.
What company does Matthew Thomas Gay work for?
Matthew Thomas Gay is associated with Federal Public Defender For The Northern District Of Ohio in Cleveland, OH.
Is Matthew Thomas Gay in good standing?
Not currently, Matthew Thomas Gay's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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