New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2023
- Admitted
- 3
- Years in bar
- 6016406
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2023. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 3 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Other
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo is registered as bar number 6016406 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2023, representing roughly 3 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk And Wardwell, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Harvard Law School — which has 16,595 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Chinelo compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo is longer-tenured than 0% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
3 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission — 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 6016406
- Year Admitted
- 2023 (3 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk And Wardwell
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4424
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".
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 Chinelo Okonkwo licensed?
Chinelo Okonkwo is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".
When was Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo admitted to the bar?
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo was admitted to the bar in 2023.
Where did Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo go to law school?
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo work for?
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo is associated with Davis Polk And Wardwell in New York, NY.
Is Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo in good standing?
Chinelo Krystal Okonkwo has a bar status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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