New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Christopher Merriell Kvam
Univ. At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Rochester, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5019021
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Christopher Merriell Kvam has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. At Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5019021 on the New York register belongs to Christopher Merriell Kvam, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rochester City Court/ Oca, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. Educational background: UNIV. AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (11 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Christopher Merriell Kvam 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Christopher Merriell Kvam sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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
Univ. At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Univ. At Buffalo Law School's 11 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ. At Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5019021
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rochester City Court/ Oca
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 371-3366
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Merriell Kvam'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 Kvam licensed?
Christopher Kvam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Merriell Kvam admitted to the bar?
Christopher Merriell Kvam has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Christopher Merriell Kvam go to law school?
Christopher Merriell Kvam attended UNIV. AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Christopher Merriell Kvam work for?
Christopher Merriell Kvam is associated with Rochester City Court/ Oca in Rochester, NY.
Is Christopher Merriell Kvam in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Merriell Kvam 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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