New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Christopher J. Palestro Jr
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Bothell, WA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4014346
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher J. Palestro Jr 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"
- #2 of 5
- by tenure in Bothell office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher J. Palestro Jr carries New York bar registration 4014346, 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 Ionq, located in Bothell, WA, ZIP 98021. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Christopher J. Palestro Jr 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 J. Palestro Jr was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Bothell, WA office peers
Within Bothell, WA's 5-attorney local set, Christopher J. Palestro Jr is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Bothell attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Bothell
- Derek Peter De Bakker admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Maiu Fischer-Ahonen admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Randall Markam Berman admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Lee Christopher Stetson admitted 2010 · 16 yr
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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Christopher compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Christopher J. Palestro Jr is longer-tenured than 10%.
24 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,321 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 · August 2026
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4014346
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ionq
- City
- Bothell, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98021
- Phone
- (425) 393-3975
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher J. Palestro Jr'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
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.
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Bothell, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Christopher J. Palestro Jr with the closest admission year to 2002. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christopher Palestro licensed?
Christopher Palestro is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher J. Palestro Jr admitted to the bar?
Christopher J. Palestro Jr was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Christopher J. Palestro Jr go to law school?
Christopher J. Palestro Jr attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Christopher J. Palestro Jr work for?
Christopher J. Palestro Jr is associated with Ionq in Bothell, WA.
Is Christopher J. Palestro Jr in good standing?
Yes, Christopher J. Palestro Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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