New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Keith Costa
Villanova Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Lawrenceville, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2623130
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Christopher Keith Costa ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2623130 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Keith Costa, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Stevens & Lee, P.C., located in Lawrenceville, NJ, ZIP 08648. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIV (31 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Christopher Keith Costa still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Christopher Keith Costa's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova Univ's active-bar rate
Of Villanova Univ's 31 alumni in the New York register, 59.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2623130
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stevens & Lee, P.C.
- City
- Lawrenceville, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08648
- Phone
- (609) 987-6653
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Keith Costa'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 Costa licensed?
Christopher Costa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Keith Costa admitted to the bar?
Christopher Keith Costa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Christopher Keith Costa go to law school?
Christopher Keith Costa attended VILLANOVA UNIV.
What company does Christopher Keith Costa work for?
Christopher Keith Costa is associated with Stevens & Lee, P.C. in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Is Christopher Keith Costa in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Keith Costa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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