New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher Mark Kelly
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Cleveland, OH. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2175867
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Christopher Mark Kelly ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2175867 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Mark Kelly, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jones Day, located in Cleveland, OH, ZIP 44114. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Christopher Mark Kelly 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 Mark Kelly's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Christopher compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Christopher Mark Kelly is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 5% higher than 95% of 512 fellow alumni
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
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 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2175867
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jones Day
- City
- Cleveland, OH
- ZIP Code
- 44114
- Phone
- (216) 586-1238
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Mark Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
Christopher Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Mark Kelly admitted to the bar?
Christopher Mark Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Christopher Mark Kelly go to law school?
Christopher Mark Kelly attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Christopher Mark Kelly work for?
Christopher Mark Kelly is associated with Jones Day in Cleveland, OH.
Is Christopher Mark Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Mark Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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