New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher David Nelson
Duke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2852739
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher David Nelson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Duke
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher David Nelson is registered as bar number 2852739 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Chistopher D Nelson, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94118. Educational background: DUKE (389 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Duke alumni
Among the 274 Duke graduates in the New York register, Christopher David Nelson is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Duke alumni
Years since admission - 274 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 53% higher than 47% of 274 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's active-bar rate
Of Duke's 389 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2852739
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chistopher D Nelson
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94118
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher David Nelson's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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 David Nelson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Nelson licensed?
Christopher Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher David Nelson admitted to the bar?
Christopher David Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Christopher David Nelson go to law school?
Christopher David Nelson attended DUKE.
What company does Christopher David Nelson work for?
Christopher David Nelson is associated with Chistopher D Nelson in San Francisco, CA.
Is Christopher David Nelson in good standing?
No, Christopher David Nelson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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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