New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Walter James Bristow

University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5455795
NY reg #

The record in one line

Walter James Bristow appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

10 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Maryland

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Maryland
63% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5455795
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Walter James Bristow is registered as bar number 5455795 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 City Of New York Mayor'S Office Of Management And Budget, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (324 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.

How Walter compares to fellow University Of Maryland alumni

Among the 234 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, Walter James Bristow is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni

Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 94% higher than 6% of 234 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Maryland's active-bar rate

Of University Of Maryland's 324 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63%
University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5455795
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
City Of New York Mayor'S Office Of Management And Budget
County
New York
ZIP Code
10007
Phone
(803) 917-3749

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Walter James Bristow'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
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

Walter James Bristow 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 Walter Bristow licensed?

Walter Bristow is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Walter James Bristow admitted to the bar?

Walter James Bristow has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Walter James Bristow go to law school?

Walter James Bristow attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

What company does Walter James Bristow work for?

Walter James Bristow is associated with City Of New York Mayor'S Office Of Management And Budget in New York, NY.

Is Walter James Bristow in good standing?

Not currently, Walter James Bristow'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.