New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Stephen Heaton
St. John'S Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Oakland, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4736922
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Stephen Heaton has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Stephen Heaton carries New York bar registration 4736922, an established, active practitioner 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 Goldfarb & Lipman LLP, located in Oakland, CA, ZIP 94612. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (81 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Stephen Heaton 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 Stephen Heaton was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Matthew compares to fellow St. John'S Univ. School Of Law alumni
Among the 71 St. John'S Univ. School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Stephen Heaton is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. St. John'S Univ. School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 71 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 72% higher than 28% of 71 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S Univ. School Of Law's 81 alumni in the New York register, 88.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4736922
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goldfarb & Lipman LLP
- City
- Oakland, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94612
- Phone
- (510) 433-6644
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Stephen Heaton'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 Heaton licensed?
Matthew Heaton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Stephen Heaton admitted to the bar?
Matthew Stephen Heaton was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Matthew Stephen Heaton go to law school?
Matthew Stephen Heaton attended ST. JOHN'S UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Matthew Stephen Heaton work for?
Matthew Stephen Heaton is associated with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP in Oakland, CA.
Is Matthew Stephen Heaton in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Stephen Heaton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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