New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Stuart Hawkins
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2862670
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Matthew Stuart Hawkins ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2862670 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Stuart Hawkins, 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 Naval Sea Systems Command, Sea 00l3, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20376. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Matthew Stuart Hawkins 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 Stuart Hawkins's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Matthew Stuart Hawkins is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 64% higher than 36% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2862670
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Naval Sea Systems Command, Sea 00l3
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20376
- Phone
- (202) 781-0131
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Stuart Hawkins'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 Hawkins licensed?
Matthew Hawkins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Stuart Hawkins admitted to the bar?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Matthew Stuart Hawkins go to law school?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Matthew Stuart Hawkins work for?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins is associated with Naval Sea Systems Command, Sea 00l3 in Washington, DC.
Is Matthew Stuart Hawkins in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Stuart Hawkins 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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