New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Matthew Joseph Jones

University Of Houston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Saratoga Springs, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1685403
NY reg #

The record in one line

Matthew Joseph Jones has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Houston

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Houston
67.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1685403
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Matthew Joseph Jones has carried New York bar registration 1685403 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Jones Steves Grassi LLP, located in Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga County), ZIP 12866. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (126 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Matthew Joseph Jones has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Matthew Joseph Jones's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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

How Matthew compares to fellow University Of Houston alumni

Among the 101 University Of Houston graduates in the New York register, Matthew Joseph Jones is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. University Of Houston alumni

Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 101 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Houston's active-bar rate

Of University Of Houston's 126 alumni in the New York register, 67.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Houston alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.5%
University Of Houston alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1685403
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Jones Steves Grassi LLP
County
Saratoga
ZIP Code
12866
Phone
(518) 587-0080

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Matthew Joseph Jones'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 Joseph Jones'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 Jones licensed?

Matthew Jones is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew Joseph Jones admitted to the bar?

Matthew Joseph Jones's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Matthew Joseph Jones go to law school?

Matthew Joseph Jones attended UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.

What company does Matthew Joseph Jones work for?

Matthew Joseph Jones is associated with Jones Steves Grassi LLP in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Is Matthew Joseph Jones in good standing?

Yes, Matthew Joseph Jones holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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