New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Matthew Wayne Walding

University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Oakland, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4288502
NY reg #

The record in one line

Matthew Wayne Walding has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4288502
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Matthew Wayne Walding is registered as bar number 4288502 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Santos Walding LLP, located in Oakland, CA, ZIP 94612. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.

State context & due diligence

Matthew Wayne Walding sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Matthew Wayne Walding was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Matthew compares to fellow University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Wayne Walding is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

21 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school

21 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,171 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 2005 admission class today

Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 66.2% 82.9% ▲ +25.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4288502
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Santos Walding LLP
ZIP Code
94612
Phone
(510) 858-7192

Education

University of California Berkeley School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Matthew Wayne Walding's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Matthew Wayne Walding's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Matthew Walding licensed?

Matthew Walding is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew Wayne Walding admitted to the bar?

Matthew Wayne Walding was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Matthew Wayne Walding go to law school?

Matthew Wayne Walding attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.

What company does Matthew Wayne Walding work for?

Matthew Wayne Walding is associated with Santos Walding LLP in Oakland, CA.

Is Matthew Wayne Walding in good standing?

Yes, Matthew Wayne Walding holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.