New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Chinwe Chika Okwesa
University Of Lagos, Nigeria ; University Of Londo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4020525
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chinwe Chika Okwesa has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Lagos, Nigeria ; University Of Londo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chinwe Chika Okwesa carries New York bar registration 4020525, an established, active practitioner 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 O.T.D.A., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA ; UNIVERSITY OF LONDO.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Chinwe Chika Okwesa 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
Chinwe Chika Okwesa was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4020525
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- O.T.D.A.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (718) 923-2956
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA ; UNIVERSITY OF LONDO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chinwe Chika Okwesa'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 Chinwe Okwesa licensed?
Chinwe Okwesa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chinwe Chika Okwesa admitted to the bar?
Chinwe Chika Okwesa was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Chinwe Chika Okwesa go to law school?
Chinwe Chika Okwesa attended UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA ; UNIVERSITY OF LONDO.
What company does Chinwe Chika Okwesa work for?
Chinwe Chika Okwesa is associated with O.T.D.A. in New York, NY.
Is Chinwe Chika Okwesa in good standing?
Yes, Chinwe Chika Okwesa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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