New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Walter Hartnett Swanson
North Carolina Central University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4418711
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Hartnett Swanson has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- North Carolina Central University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Hartnett Swanson carries New York bar registration 4418711, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Walter Hartnett Swanson 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
Walter Hartnett Swanson was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
North Carolina Central University's active-bar rate
Of North Carolina Central University's 32 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
North Carolina Central University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4418711
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (571) 270-3322
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Hartnett Swanson'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 Walter Swanson licensed?
Walter Swanson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Hartnett Swanson admitted to the bar?
Walter Hartnett Swanson was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Walter Hartnett Swanson go to law school?
Walter Hartnett Swanson attended NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.
Is Walter Hartnett Swanson in good standing?
Yes, Walter Hartnett Swanson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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