New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Matthew Joseph Makowski
State University Of New York At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4550968
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Joseph Makowski 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
- State University Of New York At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Joseph Makowski carries New York bar registration 4550968, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Matthew J Makowski PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (96 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Joseph Makowski 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 Makowski 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 State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni
Among the 87 State University Of New York At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Matthew Joseph Makowski is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 94% higher than 6% of 87 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
State University Of New York At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State University Of New York At Buffalo's 96 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
State University Of New York At Buffalo 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
- 4550968
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Matthew J Makowski PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 939-3005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Joseph Makowski'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 Makowski licensed?
Matthew Makowski is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Joseph Makowski admitted to the bar?
Matthew Joseph Makowski was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Matthew Joseph Makowski go to law school?
Matthew Joseph Makowski attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.
What company does Matthew Joseph Makowski work for?
Matthew Joseph Makowski is associated with Matthew J Makowski PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Matthew Joseph Makowski in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Joseph Makowski holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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