New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Chaka O. Benjamin
Howard University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4327904
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chaka O. Benjamin has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chaka O. Benjamin carries New York bar registration 4327904, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Chaka Benjamin Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. Educational background: Howard University School of Law (783 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Chaka O. Benjamin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Chaka O. Benjamin was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Chaka compares to fellow Howard University School Of Law alumni
Among the 686 Howard University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Chaka O. Benjamin is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Howard University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 15% higher than 85% of 686 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Howard University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Howard University School Of Law's 783 alumni in the New York register, 77.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4327904
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chaka Benjamin Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 540-7087
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chaka O. Benjamin'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chaka Benjamin licensed?
Chaka Benjamin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chaka O. Benjamin admitted to the bar?
Chaka O. Benjamin was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Chaka O. Benjamin go to law school?
Chaka O. Benjamin attended Howard University School of Law.
What company does Chaka O. Benjamin work for?
Chaka O. Benjamin is associated with Chaka Benjamin Esq in New York, NY.
Is Chaka O. Benjamin in good standing?
Yes, Chaka O. Benjamin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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