New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew James Sweet
Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Manassas, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4462461
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew James Sweet has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #10 of 14
- by tenure in Manassas office peers
- Law school
- Michigan State University College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew James Sweet carries New York bar registration 4462461, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Prince William Commonwealth Attorney'S Office, located in Manassas, VA, ZIP 20110. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (356 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew James Sweet 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 James Sweet was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Manassas, VA office peers
In the small Manassas, VA cohort (14 with admission years), Matthew James Sweet ranks #10 by tenure. See the Manassas attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #10
- City cohort
- 14
- Local percentile
- 64th
- Admitted
- 2007
Nearest tenure peers in Manassas
- Michael Christopher Fasano admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Patrick John May admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Ana Elizabeth Cruz admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Sean Patrick Burke admitted 2012 · 14 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Matthew compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 298 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew James Sweet is longer-tenured than 66%.
19 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 298 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 34% higher than 66% of 298 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 · September 2026
Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 356 alumni in the New York register, 84.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4462461
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Prince William Commonwealth Attorney'S Office
- City
- Manassas, VA
- ZIP Code
- 20110
- Phone
- (703) 792-6050
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew James Sweet'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 Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2007 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2007), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2007 whose listed office city differs from Manassas, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Matthew James Sweet: closest NY bar admission year outside VA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~15 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2007)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Sweet licensed?
Matthew Sweet is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew James Sweet admitted to the bar?
Matthew James Sweet was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Matthew James Sweet go to law school?
Matthew James Sweet attended Michigan State University College of Law.
What company does Matthew James Sweet work for?
Matthew James Sweet is associated with Prince William Commonwealth Attorney'S Office in Manassas, VA.
Is Matthew James Sweet in good standing?
Yes, Matthew James Sweet 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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