New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew Thomas Watson
Regent University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Utica, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5213020
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Thomas Watson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Regent University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Thomas Watson is registered as bar number 5213020 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Oneida County Public Defender, located in Utica, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13501. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: REGENT UNIVERSITY (29 registered alumni).
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.
Regent University's active-bar rate
Of Regent University's 29 alumni in the New York register, 58.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Regent University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5213020
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Oneida County Public Defender
- City
- Utica, NY
- County
- Oneida
- ZIP Code
- 13501
- Phone
- (315) 798-5870
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Thomas 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 Thomas 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 Thomas Watson admitted to the bar?
Matthew Thomas Watson has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Matthew Thomas Watson go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Watson attended REGENT UNIVERSITY.
What company does Matthew Thomas Watson work for?
Matthew Thomas Watson is associated with Oneida County Public Defender in Utica, NY.
Is Matthew Thomas Watson in good standing?
Not currently, Matthew Thomas 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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