New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Chelsea Lynne James

Florida Coastal School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Taft, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5896568
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Chelsea Lynne James has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Florida Coastal 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
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Florida Coastal School Of Law
81.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5896568
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5896568 on the New York register belongs to Chelsea Lynne James, 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 Ochsenius & Dunlap, PLLC, located in Taft, TX, ZIP 78390. Educational background: Florida Coastal School of Law (264 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Chelsea Lynne James 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Chelsea Lynne James sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 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 Chelsea compares to fellow Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni

Among the 238 Florida Coastal School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Chelsea Lynne James is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 238 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 92% higher than 8% of 238 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 60 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

Florida Coastal School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Florida Coastal School Of Law's 264 alumni in the New York register, 81.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.8%
Florida Coastal School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5896568
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Ochsenius & Dunlap, PLLC
ZIP Code
78390
Phone
(225) 312-5174

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Chelsea Lynne James'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

Chelsea Lynne James'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 James licensed?

Chelsea James is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Chelsea Lynne James admitted to the bar?

Chelsea Lynne James has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Chelsea Lynne James go to law school?

Chelsea Lynne James attended Florida Coastal School of Law.

What company does Chelsea Lynne James work for?

Chelsea Lynne James is associated with Ochsenius & Dunlap, PLLC in Taft, TX.

Is Chelsea Lynne James in good standing?

Yes, Chelsea Lynne James holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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