New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Gerard Betke
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Boston, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2260065
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher Gerard Betke appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1989. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Other
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher Gerard Betke is registered as bar number 2260065 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1989, representing roughly 37 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Coughlin Betke LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02110. Public records list 1 other attorney with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Boston College Law School — which has 2,021 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Christopher compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 1,575 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher Gerard Betke is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission — 1,575 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 100% of 1,575 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2260065
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Coughlin Betke LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02110
- Phone
- (617) 988-8050
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Christopher Gerard Betke's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".
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 Betke licensed?
Christopher Betke is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".
When was Christopher Gerard Betke admitted to the bar?
Christopher Gerard Betke was admitted to the bar in 1989.
Where did Christopher Gerard Betke go to law school?
Christopher Gerard Betke attended Boston College Law School.
What company does Christopher Gerard Betke work for?
Christopher Gerard Betke is associated with Coughlin Betke LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Christopher Gerard Betke in good standing?
Christopher Gerard Betke has a bar status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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