New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Matthew Benjamin Powers
Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Buffalo, 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
- 4422887
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Benjamin Powers 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
- Michigan State University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Benjamin Powers carries New York bar registration 4422887, 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 Erie County Assigned Counsel Program, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (351 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Benjamin Powers 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 Benjamin Powers 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 Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 293 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Benjamin Powers is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 15% higher than 85% of 293 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
Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 351 alumni in the New York register, 79.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 4422887
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Erie County Assigned Counsel Program
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 856-8804
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Benjamin Powers'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 Powers licensed?
Matthew Powers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Benjamin Powers admitted to the bar?
Matthew Benjamin Powers was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Matthew Benjamin Powers go to law school?
Matthew Benjamin Powers attended Michigan State University College of Law.
What company does Matthew Benjamin Powers work for?
Matthew Benjamin Powers is associated with Erie County Assigned Counsel Program in Buffalo, NY.
Is Matthew Benjamin Powers in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Benjamin Powers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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