New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Joseph Koster
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4361796
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Joseph Koster has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Joseph Koster carries New York bar registration 4361796, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hall Booth Smith P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Joseph Koster 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 Joseph Koster was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Matthew Joseph Koster is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 63% higher than 37% of 1,300 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
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4361796
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hall Booth Smith P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 805-3630
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Joseph Koster'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 Koster licensed?
Matthew Koster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Joseph Koster admitted to the bar?
Matthew Joseph Koster was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Matthew Joseph Koster go to law school?
Matthew Joseph Koster attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Matthew Joseph Koster work for?
Matthew Joseph Koster is associated with Hall Booth Smith P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Matthew Joseph Koster in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Joseph Koster holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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