New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher Kraft Balch
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5587506
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Christopher Kraft Balch has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5587506 on the New York register belongs to Christopher Kraft Balch, currently in active 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 Milbank LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Christopher Kraft Balch is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Christopher Kraft Balch sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Christopher compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher Kraft Balch is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,993 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5587506
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 530-5220
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Kraft Balch'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 Christopher Balch licensed?
Christopher Balch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Kraft Balch admitted to the bar?
Christopher Kraft Balch has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Christopher Kraft Balch go to law school?
Christopher Kraft Balch attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Christopher Kraft Balch work for?
Christopher Kraft Balch is associated with Milbank LLP in New York, NY.
Is Christopher Kraft Balch in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Kraft Balch holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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