New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew James Rinka
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Indianapolis, IN. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3024924
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Matthew James Rinka ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #48 of 152
- by tenure in Indianapolis office peers
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3024924 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew James Rinka, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under United States Attorney S Office, Southern District Of Indiana, located in Indianapolis, IN, ZIP 46204. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (2,223 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Matthew James Rinka still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Matthew James Rinka's 26 years since admission in 2000.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Indianapolis, IN office peers
Matthew James Rinka is toward the newer end of Indianapolis, IN's NY register cohort: #48 of 152 by years since admission. See the Indianapolis attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #48
- City cohort
- 152
- Local percentile
- 31st
- Admitted
- 2000
Nearest tenure peers in Indianapolis
- Chad Michael Dickerson admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Thomas George Kay admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Eric Vincent Seal admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Travis Neil Jensen admitted 1999 · 27 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Matthew compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,187 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew James Rinka is longer-tenured than 88%.
26 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,187 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,187 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 · August 2026
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 2,223 alumni in the New York register, 84.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3024924
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Attorney S Office, Southern District Of Indiana
- City
- Indianapolis, IN
- ZIP Code
- 46204
- Phone
- (317) 226-6333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew James Rinka's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Near-tenure University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2000 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2000), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2000 whose listed office city differs from Indianapolis, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Rinka licensed?
Matthew Rinka is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew James Rinka admitted to the bar?
Matthew James Rinka's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Matthew James Rinka go to law school?
Matthew James Rinka attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Matthew James Rinka work for?
Matthew James Rinka is associated with United States Attorney S Office, Southern District Of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN.
Is Matthew James Rinka in good standing?
Yes, Matthew James Rinka holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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