New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Chelsea A. Macdonald
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in West Seneca, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2023
- Admitted
- 3
- Years in bar
- 6020341
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chelsea A. Macdonald is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 3 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chelsea A. Macdonald holds bar number 6020341 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of Ralph C. Lorigo, located in West Seneca, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14224. Educational background: Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School (89 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Chelsea A. Macdonald counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Chelsea A. Macdonald is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
3 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Chelsea compares to fellow Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 84 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, Chelsea A. Macdonald is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
3 years vs. Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 84 NY-registered alumni of this school
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 84 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's active-bar rate
Of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's 89 alumni in the New York register, 85.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2023 admission class today
Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6020341
- Year Admitted
- 2023 (3 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Ralph C. Lorigo
- City
- West Seneca, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14224
- Phone
- (716) 824-7200
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chelsea A. Macdonald'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 Chelsea Macdonald licensed?
Chelsea Macdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chelsea A. Macdonald admitted to the bar?
Chelsea A. Macdonald was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.
Where did Chelsea A. Macdonald go to law school?
Chelsea A. Macdonald attended Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
What company does Chelsea A. Macdonald work for?
Chelsea A. Macdonald is associated with The Law Office Of Ralph C. Lorigo in West Seneca, NY.
Is Chelsea A. Macdonald in good standing?
Yes, Chelsea A. Macdonald 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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