New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Donald Margo
University Witwatersrand; Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1670223
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Donald Margo appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Other
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Witwatersrand; Harvard
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Donald Margo is registered as bar number 1670223 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1980, representing roughly 46 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10065. Educational background: UNIVERSITY WITWATERSRAND; HARVARD, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1670223
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10065
- Phone
- (917) 715-6864
Education
UNIVERSITY WITWATERSRAND; HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Matthew Donald Margo's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".
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 Margo licensed?
Matthew Margo is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".
When was Matthew Donald Margo admitted to the bar?
Matthew Donald Margo was admitted to the bar in 1980.
Where did Matthew Donald Margo go to law school?
Matthew Donald Margo attended UNIVERSITY WITWATERSRAND; HARVARD.
Is Matthew Donald Margo in good standing?
Matthew Donald Margo has a bar status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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