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
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
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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.
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.
- City
- New York, NY
- 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".
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 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.
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