New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Sean Ford
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5159967
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Christopher Sean Ford has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5159967 on the New York register belongs to Christopher Sean Ford, currently in active 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Christopher Sean Ford 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Christopher Sean Ford sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Christopher Sean Ford is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 97% higher than 3% of 512 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5159967
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 909-6881
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Sean Ford'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 Ford licensed?
Christopher Ford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Sean Ford admitted to the bar?
Christopher Sean Ford has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Christopher Sean Ford go to law school?
Christopher Sean Ford attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Christopher Sean Ford work for?
Christopher Sean Ford is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Christopher Sean Ford in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Sean Ford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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