New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Cheryl Celeste Nichols
Georgia State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4152492
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cheryl Celeste Nichols has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgia State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cheryl Celeste Nichols carries New York bar registration 4152492, 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 Howard University School Of Law, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20008. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (33 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Cheryl Celeste Nichols 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
Cheryl Celeste Nichols was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgia State University's active-bar rate
Of Georgia State University's 33 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgia State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4152492
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Howard University School Of Law
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20008
- Phone
- (202) 577-6468
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cheryl Celeste Nichols'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 Cheryl Nichols licensed?
Cheryl Nichols is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl Celeste Nichols admitted to the bar?
Cheryl Celeste Nichols was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Cheryl Celeste Nichols go to law school?
Cheryl Celeste Nichols attended GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Cheryl Celeste Nichols work for?
Cheryl Celeste Nichols is associated with Howard University School Of Law in Washington, DC.
Is Cheryl Celeste Nichols in good standing?
Yes, Cheryl Celeste Nichols holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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