New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Matthew Keith Handley

Univ. Of Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4202651
NY reg #

The record in one line

Matthew Keith Handley has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ. Of Texas

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ. Of Texas
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4202651
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Matthew Keith Handley carries New York bar registration 4202651, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV. OF TEXAS.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Matthew Keith Handley remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Matthew Keith Handley was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4202651
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC
ZIP Code
20036
Phone
(202) 531-0229

Education

UNIV. OF TEXAS

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Matthew Keith Handley'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Matthew Keith Handley'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 Handley licensed?

Matthew Handley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew Keith Handley admitted to the bar?

Matthew Keith Handley was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Matthew Keith Handley go to law school?

Matthew Keith Handley attended UNIV. OF TEXAS.

What company does Matthew Keith Handley work for?

Matthew Keith Handley is associated with Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC in Washington, DC.

Is Matthew Keith Handley in good standing?

Yes, Matthew Keith Handley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.