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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2982601
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- City
- Santa Clarita, CA
- 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
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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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.
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