New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Alvin Clay Knight

Rutgers University Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 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.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2924058
NY reg #

The record in one line

Alvin Clay Knight appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

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

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers University Newark
38.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2924058
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Alvin Clay Knight is registered as bar number 2924058 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Dechert, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEWARK (43 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.

Rutgers University Newark's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers University Newark's 43 alumni in the New York register, 38.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers University Newark alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%38.1%
Rutgers University Newark alumni, active-bar rate

The 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2924058
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Dechert, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(917) 388-8337

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Alvin Clay Knight'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%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Nearby Attorneys in New York, NY

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Alvin Clay Knight with similar attorneys in New York.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Alvin Clay Knight 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 Alvin Knight licensed?

Alvin Knight is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Alvin Clay Knight admitted to the bar?

Alvin Clay Knight's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Alvin Clay Knight go to law school?

Alvin Clay Knight attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEWARK.

What company does Alvin Clay Knight work for?

Alvin Clay Knight is associated with Dechert, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Alvin Clay Knight in good standing?

Not currently, Alvin Clay Knight'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.