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 September 2026
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, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
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
- City
- River Forest, IL
- 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 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1984), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1984 whose listed office city differs from River Forest, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Matthew J. Mcdonald with the closest admission year to 1984. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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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.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.