New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Chet Preston

Pace White Plains Ny alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
2993137
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 43 years on the register since a 1983 admission, Chet Preston ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Pace White Plains Ny
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Pace White Plains Ny
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2993137
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Chet Preston is registered as bar number 2993137 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good 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 Chet Preston, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10033. Educational background: PACE WHITE PLAINS NY.

State context & due diligence

Chet Preston sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Chet Preston's 43 years since admission in 1983. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2993137
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Chet Preston, Esq.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10033
Phone
(212) 781-0681

Education

PACE WHITE PLAINS NY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Chet Preston's current status is "Currently registered".

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

Chet Preston'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 Chet Preston licensed?

Chet Preston is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Chet Preston admitted to the bar?

Chet Preston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Chet Preston go to law school?

Chet Preston attended PACE WHITE PLAINS NY.

What company does Chet Preston work for?

Chet Preston is associated with Chet Preston, Esq. in New York, NY.

Is Chet Preston in good standing?

Yes, Chet Preston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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