New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Saul Watson
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1620285
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Saul Watson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1965 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 61 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Saul Watson is registered as bar number 1620285 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 Offices Of Matthew S. Watson, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Matthew compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Matthew Saul Watson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1620285
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Matthew S. Watson
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 728-0908
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Saul Watson's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Saul Watson is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Watson licensed?
Matthew Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Saul Watson admitted to the bar?
Matthew Saul Watson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Matthew Saul Watson go to law school?
Matthew Saul Watson attended NYU.
What company does Matthew Saul Watson work for?
Matthew Saul Watson is associated with Law Offices Of Matthew S. Watson in Washington, DC.
Is Matthew Saul Watson in good standing?
Not currently, Matthew Saul Watson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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