New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Christopher Modelewski

Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Riverhead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2329639
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Christopher Modelewski ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#95 of 353
by tenure in Riverhead office peers
Law school
Hofstra University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Law school
Hofstra University
Registration
2329639
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2329639 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Modelewski, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Christopher Modelewski Justice Of The Supreme Court, located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Christopher Modelewski 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 Modelewski's 36 years since admission in 1990.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

Tenure among Riverhead, NY office peers

Most of the 353 NY-registered attorneys in Riverhead, NY outrank Christopher Modelewski on tenure; this record sits at the 27th local percentile (rank #95). See the Riverhead attorney directory .

Local rank
#95
City cohort
353
Local percentile
27th
Admitted
1990

Nearest tenure peers in Riverhead

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Christopher compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni

Among the 1,536 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Christopher Modelewski is longer-tenured than 86%.

36 years vs. Hofstra University alumni

Years since admission - 1,536 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,536 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 · September 2026

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 67.2% 56.3% ▼ -16.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2329639
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Christopher Modelewski Justice Of The Supreme Court
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11901
Phone
(631) 423-8989

Education

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher Modelewski's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Christopher Modelewski: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~354 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Christopher Modelewski's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christopher Modelewski licensed?

Christopher Modelewski is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher Modelewski admitted to the bar?

Christopher Modelewski's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Christopher Modelewski go to law school?

Christopher Modelewski attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Christopher Modelewski work for?

Christopher Modelewski is associated with Christopher Modelewski Justice Of The Supreme Court in Riverhead, NY.

Is Christopher Modelewski in good standing?

Yes, Christopher Modelewski holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.