New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein
Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Phoenix, AZ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2928257
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1998 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein is registered as bar number 2928257 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of The Public Defender, located in Phoenix, AZ, ZIP 85003. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
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.
How Matthew compares to fellow Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 524 Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Gary Schwartzstein is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 524 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 44% higher than 56% of 524 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
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2928257
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of The Public Defender
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85003
- Phone
- (602) 506-8327
Education
CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein'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
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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Matthew Gary Schwartzstein 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 Schwartzstein licensed?
Matthew Schwartzstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Gary Schwartzstein admitted to the bar?
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Matthew Gary Schwartzstein go to law school?
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein attended CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Matthew Gary Schwartzstein work for?
Matthew Gary Schwartzstein is associated with Law Office Of The Public Defender in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Matthew Gary Schwartzstein in good standing?
No, Matthew Gary Schwartzstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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