New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Patrick Andrew Makin
State University Of New York At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4009833
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patrick Andrew Makin has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- State University Of New York At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patrick Andrew Makin carries New York bar registration 4009833, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vandette Law PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (96 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Patrick Andrew Makin 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
Patrick Andrew Makin was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Patrick compares to fellow State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni
Among the 87 State University Of New York At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Patrick Andrew Makin is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 78% higher than 22% of 87 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
State University Of New York At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State University Of New York At Buffalo's 96 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4009833
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vandette Law PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 806-3500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick Andrew Makin'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 Patrick Makin licensed?
Patrick Makin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick Andrew Makin admitted to the bar?
Patrick Andrew Makin was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Patrick Andrew Makin go to law school?
Patrick Andrew Makin attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.
What company does Patrick Andrew Makin work for?
Patrick Andrew Makin is associated with Vandette Law PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Patrick Andrew Makin in good standing?
Yes, Patrick Andrew Makin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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