New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew Hayes James
Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4237046
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Hayes James 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
- Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Hayes James carries New York bar registration 4237046, 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
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: Penn State University Dickinson School of Law (180 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Hayes James 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 Hayes James was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni
Among the 157 Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Hayes James is longer-tenured than 82%.
22 years vs. Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 157 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 18% higher than 82% of 157 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 · August 2026
Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law's 180 alumni in the New York register, 91.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4237046
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (412) 370-6575
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Hayes James's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 .
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Matthew Hayes James with the closest admission year to 2004. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew James licensed?
Matthew James is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Hayes James admitted to the bar?
Matthew Hayes James was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Matthew Hayes James go to law school?
Matthew Hayes James attended Penn State University Dickinson School of Law.
Is Matthew Hayes James in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Hayes James holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.