New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Celtia Van Niekerk
University Of Richmond School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Richmond, VA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5374285
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Celtia Van Niekerk has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Richmond School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5374285 on the New York register belongs to Celtia Van Niekerk, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Oag Va, located in Richmond, VA, ZIP 23219. Educational background: University of Richmond School of Law (145 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Celtia Van Niekerk is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Celtia Van Niekerk sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Celtia compares to fellow University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Among the 127 University Of Richmond School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Celtia Van Niekerk is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 127 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 54% higher than 46% of 127 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Richmond School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Richmond School Of Law's 145 alumni in the New York register, 80.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5374285
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Oag Va
- City
- Richmond, VA
- ZIP Code
- 23219
- Phone
- (703) 901-0955
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Celtia Van Niekerk'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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Celtia Van Niekerk's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Celtia Van Niekerk licensed?
Celtia Van Niekerk is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Celtia Van Niekerk admitted to the bar?
Celtia Van Niekerk has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Celtia Van Niekerk go to law school?
Celtia Van Niekerk attended University of Richmond School of Law.
What company does Celtia Van Niekerk work for?
Celtia Van Niekerk is associated with Oag Va in Richmond, VA.
Is Celtia Van Niekerk in good standing?
Yes, Celtia Van Niekerk 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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