New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Christopher J. O'Brien
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Amherst, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2241909
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Christopher J. O'Brien ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington And Lee University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2241909 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher J. O'Brien, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 O'Brien & Ford, PC, located in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14226. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Washington and Lee University School of Law (342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Christopher J. O'Brien 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 J. O'Brien's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Christopher compares to fellow Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Among the 297 Washington And Lee University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Christopher J. O'Brien is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 297 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington And Lee University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee University School Of Law's 342 alumni in the New York register, 83% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2241909
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- O'Brien & Ford, PC
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14226
- Phone
- (716) 222-2222
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher J. O'Brien'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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Christopher J. O'Brien'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 O'Brien licensed?
Christopher O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher J. O'Brien admitted to the bar?
Christopher J. O'Brien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Christopher J. O'Brien go to law school?
Christopher J. O'Brien attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.
What company does Christopher J. O'Brien work for?
Christopher J. O'Brien is associated with O'Brien & Ford, PC in Amherst, NY.
Is Christopher J. O'Brien in good standing?
Yes, Christopher J. O'Brien 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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