New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christopher John Arnold

University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4270310
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christopher John Arnold has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University At Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University At Buffalo
78.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4270310
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christopher John Arnold carries New York bar registration 4270310, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (755 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Christopher John Arnold 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

Christopher John Arnold was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

How Christopher compares to fellow University At Buffalo alumni

Among the 717 University At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Christopher John Arnold is longer-tenured than 33% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. University At Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 717 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 67% higher than 33% of 717 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University At Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of University At Buffalo's 755 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.5%
University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4270310
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 848-8409

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher John Arnold'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
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

Christopher John Arnold'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 Christopher Arnold licensed?

Christopher Arnold is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher John Arnold admitted to the bar?

Christopher John Arnold was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Christopher John Arnold go to law school?

Christopher John Arnold attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.

What company does Christopher John Arnold work for?

Christopher John Arnold is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP in New York, NY.

Is Christopher John Arnold in good standing?

Yes, Christopher John Arnold holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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