New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew Thomas Sears
University Of Oklahoma alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5521117
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Matthew Thomas Sears has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5521117 on the New York register belongs to Matthew Thomas Sears, currently in active 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 New York County District Attorney S Office, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (47 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Matthew Thomas Sears is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Matthew Thomas Sears sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Oklahoma's active-bar rate
Of University Of Oklahoma's 47 alumni in the New York register, 51.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Oklahoma alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5521117
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York County District Attorney S Office
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (212) 335-3276
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Thomas Sears'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 Sears licensed?
Matthew Sears is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Thomas Sears admitted to the bar?
Matthew Thomas Sears has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Matthew Thomas Sears go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Sears attended UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA.
What company does Matthew Thomas Sears work for?
Matthew Thomas Sears is associated with New York County District Attorney S Office in New York, NY.
Is Matthew Thomas Sears in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Thomas Sears 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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