New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew Richard Grimes
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5096185
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Matthew Richard Grimes has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5096185 on the New York register belongs to Matthew Richard Grimes, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Washington, DC, ZIP 20535. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Matthew Richard Grimes is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Matthew Richard Grimes sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Matthew Richard Grimes is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 96% higher than 4% of 1,058 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5096185
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20535
- Phone
- (310) 996-4307
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Richard Grimes'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 Grimes licensed?
Matthew Grimes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Richard Grimes admitted to the bar?
Matthew Richard Grimes has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Matthew Richard Grimes go to law school?
Matthew Richard Grimes attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
Is Matthew Richard Grimes in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Richard Grimes 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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