New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Chad Jordan Pennington

University Of Minnesota Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Riverside, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5636980
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Chad Jordan Pennington has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Minnesota Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Minnesota Law School
82.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5636980
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5636980 on the New York register belongs to Chad Jordan Pennington, 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 Federal Public Defender Central District Of California, located in Riverside, CA, ZIP 92501. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Minnesota Law School (541 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Chad Jordan Pennington 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

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Chad Jordan Pennington sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Chad compares to fellow University Of Minnesota Law School alumni

Among the 494 University Of Minnesota Law School graduates in the New York register, Chad Jordan Pennington is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. University Of Minnesota Law School alumni

Years since admission - 494 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 77% higher than 23% of 494 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 Minnesota Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Minnesota Law School's 541 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Minnesota Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.6%
University Of Minnesota Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5636980
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Federal Public Defender Central District Of California
ZIP Code
92501
Phone
(951) 276-6346

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Chad Jordan Pennington'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

Chad Jordan Pennington'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 Chad Pennington licensed?

Chad Pennington is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Chad Jordan Pennington admitted to the bar?

Chad Jordan Pennington has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Chad Jordan Pennington go to law school?

Chad Jordan Pennington attended University of Minnesota Law School.

What company does Chad Jordan Pennington work for?

Chad Jordan Pennington is associated with Federal Public Defender Central District Of California in Riverside, CA.

Is Chad Jordan Pennington in good standing?

Yes, Chad Jordan Pennington holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.