New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christine Cannella Phelan
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 1574078
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 60 years on the register since a 1966 admission, Christine Cannella Phelan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 99% of the currently-active bar.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christine Cannella Phelan is registered as bar number 1574078 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Christine Cannella Phelan 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 Christine Cannella Phelan's 60 years since admission in 1966. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Christine compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Christine Cannella Phelan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
60 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1966 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1574078
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Christine Cannella Phelan'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 Christine Phelan licensed?
Christine Phelan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christine Cannella Phelan admitted to the bar?
Christine Cannella Phelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did Christine Cannella Phelan go to law school?
Christine Cannella Phelan attended FORDHAM.
Is Christine Cannella Phelan in good standing?
Yes, Christine Cannella Phelan 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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