New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Chelsea Buenafe Carter
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Canandaigua, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4646683
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chelsea Buenafe Carter has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chelsea Buenafe Carter carries New York bar registration 4646683, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ontario County, located in Canandaigua, NY (Ontario County), ZIP 14424. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg (57 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Chelsea Buenafe Carter 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
Chelsea Buenafe Carter was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Chelsea compares to fellow Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg alumni
Among the 57 Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg graduates in the New York register, Chelsea Buenafe Carter is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg alumni
Years since admission - 57 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 49% higher than 51% of 57 fellow alumni
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
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg's active-bar rate
Of Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg's 57 alumni in the New York register, 87.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4646683
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ontario County
- City
- Canandaigua, NY
- County
- Ontario
- ZIP Code
- 14424
- Phone
- (585) 396-4411
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chelsea Buenafe Carter'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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Chelsea Buenafe Carter'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 Chelsea Carter licensed?
Chelsea Carter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chelsea Buenafe Carter admitted to the bar?
Chelsea Buenafe Carter was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Chelsea Buenafe Carter go to law school?
Chelsea Buenafe Carter attended Widener University Commonwealth Law School Harrisburg.
What company does Chelsea Buenafe Carter work for?
Chelsea Buenafe Carter is associated with Ontario County in Canandaigua, NY.
Is Chelsea Buenafe Carter in good standing?
Yes, Chelsea Buenafe Carter 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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