New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Christopher B Kleister
Pace Law School, White Plains alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Washingtonville, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4012563
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher B Kleister has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School, White Plains
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher B Kleister carries New York bar registration 4012563, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Kleister Law Group, located in Washingtonville, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10992. Educational background: PACE LAW SCHOOL, WHITE PLAINS.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Christopher B Kleister remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Christopher B Kleister was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4012563
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Kleister Law Group
- City
- Washingtonville, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10992
- Phone
- (845) 496-9121
Education
PACE LAW SCHOOL, WHITE PLAINS
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher B Kleister'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 Kleister licensed?
Christopher Kleister is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher B Kleister admitted to the bar?
Christopher B Kleister was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Christopher B Kleister go to law school?
Christopher B Kleister attended PACE LAW SCHOOL, WHITE PLAINS.
What company does Christopher B Kleister work for?
Christopher B Kleister is associated with The Kleister Law Group in Washingtonville, NY.
Is Christopher B Kleister in good standing?
Yes, Christopher B Kleister holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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