New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Christopher M. Bays

Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5288097
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christopher M. Bays carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2014 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

12 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Seton Hall University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall University School Of Law
80.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5288097
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christopher M. Bays is registered as bar number 5288097 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Kaufman Dolowich Voluck LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (2,864 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Christopher compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni

Among the 2,455 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Christopher M. Bays is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

12 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 2,455 NY-registered alumni of this school

12 Top 63% higher than 37% of 2,455 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,864 alumni in the New York register, 80.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.1%
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2014 admission class today

Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5288097
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Kaufman Dolowich Voluck LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10004
Phone
(212) 485-9600

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher M. Bays's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Nearby Attorneys in New York, NY

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Christopher M. Bays with similar attorneys in New York.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Christopher M. Bays carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christopher Bays licensed?

Christopher Bays is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher M. Bays admitted to the bar?

Christopher M. Bays has been on the New York bar register since 2014.

Where did Christopher M. Bays go to law school?

Christopher M. Bays attended Seton Hall University School of Law.

What company does Christopher M. Bays work for?

Christopher M. Bays is associated with Kaufman Dolowich Voluck LLP in New York, NY.

Is Christopher M. Bays in good standing?

No, Christopher M. Bays carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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