New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta

Unilag Nigerian Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Santa Clarita, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2982601
NY reg #

The record in one line

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

27 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Unilag Nigerian Law Sch

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Unilag Nigerian Law Sch
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2982601
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta is registered as bar number 2982601 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

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Santa Clarita, CA, ZIP 91350. Educational background: UNILAG NIGERIAN LAW SCH.

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.

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2982601
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2025

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
91350
Phone
(661) 281-8715

Education

UNILAG NIGERIAN LAW SCH

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta'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%
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.

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Before you rely on this record

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta 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 Benjamin Nkwonta licensed?

Benjamin Nkwonta is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta admitted to the bar?

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta go to law school?

Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta attended UNILAG NIGERIAN LAW SCH.

Is Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta in good standing?

No, Benjamin Chukwudi Nkwonta 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.