New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Christopher James Kirkwood
Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1886258
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher James Kirkwood carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher James Kirkwood is registered as bar number 1886258 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 Villanova University alumni
Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Christopher James Kirkwood is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Villanova University alumni
Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 200 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
Villanova University's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1886258
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher James Kirkwood's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside 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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Christopher James Kirkwood carries a "Disbarred" 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 Kirkwood licensed?
Christopher Kirkwood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher James Kirkwood admitted to the bar?
Christopher James Kirkwood's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Christopher James Kirkwood go to law school?
Christopher James Kirkwood attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
Is Christopher James Kirkwood in good standing?
No, Christopher James Kirkwood carries a "Disbarred" 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.
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