New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Sweeney Johnston
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4627394
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Sweeney Johnston has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Sweeney Johnston carries New York bar registration 4627394, 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 Colliers, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Sweeney Johnston 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 Sweeney Johnston was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Sweeney Johnston is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 48% higher than 52% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4627394
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Colliers
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 728-3540
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Sweeney Johnston'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 Johnston licensed?
Matthew Johnston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Sweeney Johnston admitted to the bar?
Matthew Sweeney Johnston was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Matthew Sweeney Johnston go to law school?
Matthew Sweeney Johnston attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Matthew Sweeney Johnston work for?
Matthew Sweeney Johnston is associated with Colliers in Washington, DC.
Is Matthew Sweeney Johnston in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Sweeney Johnston 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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