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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2015
11 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Richmond School Of Law
80.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5374285
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

0%100%New York avg66%80.7%
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.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2015 class 66.2% 90.7% ▲ +37.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2015 admission class

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
ZIP Code
23219
Phone
(703) 901-0955

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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

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.