New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew Philip Kessler
Villanova University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5469655
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Matthew Philip Kessler has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5469655 on the New York register belongs to Matthew Philip Kessler, currently in active 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 Zarwin, Baum, Devito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C., located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07302. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Villanova University School of Law (786 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Matthew Philip Kessler is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Matthew Philip Kessler sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Among the 660 Villanova University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Philip Kessler is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 660 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 56% higher than 44% of 660 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University School Of Law's 786 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Villanova University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5469655
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zarwin, Baum, Devito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C.
- City
- Jersey City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07302
- Phone
- (201) 432-7840
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Philip Kessler'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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Matthew Philip Kessler'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 Kessler licensed?
Matthew Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Philip Kessler admitted to the bar?
Matthew Philip Kessler has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Matthew Philip Kessler go to law school?
Matthew Philip Kessler attended Villanova University School of Law.
What company does Matthew Philip Kessler work for?
Matthew Philip Kessler is associated with Zarwin, Baum, Devito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C. in Jersey City, NJ.
Is Matthew Philip Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Philip Kessler 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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