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Christopher John Whitfield Guinness

University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2010
Admitted
16
Years in bar
4838157
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2010 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

16 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Virginia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2010
16 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4838157
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness is registered as bar number 4838157 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under St. James Partners, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10012. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

State context & due diligence

A "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 University Of Virginia alumni

Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Christopher John Whitfield Guinness is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

16 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni

Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school

16 Top 82% higher than 18% of 1,300 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 2010 admission class today

Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2010 class 66.2% 69.2% ▲ +4.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2010 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
4838157
Year Admitted
2010 (16 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
St. James Partners
County
New York
ZIP Code
10012
Phone
(703) 966-2882

Education

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness's current status, "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%
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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.

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Before you rely on this record

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness carries a "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 Guinness licensed?

Christopher Guinness is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher John Whitfield Guinness admitted to the bar?

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness was admitted to the bar in 2010.

Where did Christopher John Whitfield Guinness go to law school?

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

What company does Christopher John Whitfield Guinness work for?

Christopher John Whitfield Guinness is associated with St. James Partners in New York, NY.

Is Christopher John Whitfield Guinness in good standing?

No, Christopher John Whitfield Guinness carries a "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.