New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Sam Petros Matthews

Widener Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Totowa, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2815074
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sam Petros Matthews carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

29 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Widener Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Widener Univ
54.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2815074
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sam Petros Matthews is registered as bar number 2815074 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Davies, Davies & Sandberg, located in Totowa, NJ, ZIP 07512. Educational background: WIDENER UNIV (24 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Widener Univ's active-bar rate

Of Widener Univ's 24 alumni in the New York register, 54.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Widener Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%54.2%
Widener Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2815074
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Davies, Davies & Sandberg
ZIP Code
07512
Phone
(201) 890-0400

Education

WIDENER UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sam Petros Matthews's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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

Sam Petros Matthews carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sam Matthews licensed?

Sam Matthews is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sam Petros Matthews admitted to the bar?

Sam Petros Matthews's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Sam Petros Matthews go to law school?

Sam Petros Matthews attended WIDENER UNIV.

What company does Sam Petros Matthews work for?

Sam Petros Matthews is associated with Davies, Davies & Sandberg in Totowa, NJ.

Is Sam Petros Matthews in good standing?

No, Sam Petros Matthews carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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