New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Anthony Thomas
St.Johns University Sch. Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3925328
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Matthew Anthony Thomas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St.Johns University Sch. Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3925328 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Anthony Thomas, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Brooklyn Defender Services, located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST.JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Matthew Anthony Thomas 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 Anthony Thomas's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3925328
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brooklyn Defender Services
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 261-3047
Education
ST.JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Anthony Thomas'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 Thomas licensed?
Matthew Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Anthony Thomas admitted to the bar?
Matthew Anthony Thomas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Matthew Anthony Thomas go to law school?
Matthew Anthony Thomas attended ST.JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW.
What company does Matthew Anthony Thomas work for?
Matthew Anthony Thomas is associated with Brooklyn Defender Services in Forest Hills, NY.
Is Matthew Anthony Thomas in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Anthony Thomas 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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