New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Matthew J. Mcdonald

Chicago Kent Ill Inst alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in River Forest, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1945740
NY reg #

The record in one line

Matthew J. Mcdonald carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Chicago Kent Ill Inst

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Chicago Kent Ill Inst
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1945740
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Matthew J. Mcdonald is registered as bar number 1945740 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Matthew J Mcdonald, located in River Forest, IL, ZIP 60305. Educational background: CHICAGO KENT ILL INST.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1945740
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Matthew J Mcdonald
ZIP Code
60305
Phone
(708) 366-9876

Education

CHICAGO KENT ILL INST

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Matthew J. Mcdonald's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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 J. Mcdonald carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Matthew Mcdonald licensed?

Matthew Mcdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew J. Mcdonald admitted to the bar?

Matthew J. Mcdonald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Matthew J. Mcdonald go to law school?

Matthew J. Mcdonald attended CHICAGO KENT ILL INST.

What company does Matthew J. Mcdonald work for?

Matthew J. Mcdonald is associated with Matthew J Mcdonald in River Forest, IL.

Is Matthew J. Mcdonald in good standing?

No, Matthew J. Mcdonald carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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