New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Owen Criswell Iv
University Of Oklahoma alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2746774
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Thomas Owen Criswell Iv ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2746774 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Owen Criswell Iv, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Levine Plotkin LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (47 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Thomas Owen Criswell Iv still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Thomas Owen Criswell Iv's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
University Of Oklahoma's active-bar rate
Of University Of Oklahoma's 47 alumni in the New York register, 51.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Oklahoma alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2746774
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Levine Plotkin LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 245-6565
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Owen Criswell Iv'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.
Other Attorneys at Levine Plotkin LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Thomas Owen Criswell Iv with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Thomas Owen Criswell Iv'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 Thomas Criswell licensed?
Thomas Criswell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Owen Criswell Iv admitted to the bar?
Thomas Owen Criswell Iv's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Thomas Owen Criswell Iv go to law school?
Thomas Owen Criswell Iv attended UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA.
What company does Thomas Owen Criswell Iv work for?
Thomas Owen Criswell Iv is associated with Levine Plotkin LLP in New York, NY.
Is Thomas Owen Criswell Iv in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Owen Criswell Iv holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.