New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Chana F. Shaffer

Cardozo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5311568
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2014, Chana F. Shaffer has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

12 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cardozo 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
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cardozo Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5311568
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5311568 on the New York register belongs to Chana F. Shaffer, currently in active 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 Balisok & Kaufman, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11213. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Chana F. Shaffer 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

12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Chana F. Shaffer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

12 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

12 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 Chana compares to fellow Cardozo Law School alumni

Among the 215 Cardozo Law School graduates in the New York register, Chana F. Shaffer is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

12 years vs. Cardozo Law School alumni

Years since admission - 215 NY-registered alumni of this school

12 Top 95% higher than 5% of 215 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 2014 admission class today

Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5311568
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Balisok & Kaufman
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11213
Phone
(718) 928-9607

Education

CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Chana F. Shaffer'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

Chana F. Shaffer'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 Chana Shaffer licensed?

Chana Shaffer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Chana F. Shaffer admitted to the bar?

Chana F. Shaffer has been on the New York bar register since 2014.

Where did Chana F. Shaffer go to law school?

Chana F. Shaffer attended CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Chana F. Shaffer work for?

Chana F. Shaffer is associated with Balisok & Kaufman in Brooklyn, NY.

Is Chana F. Shaffer in good standing?

Yes, Chana F. Shaffer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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