New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christopher Scott Pennisi

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Detroit, MI. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2002
Admitted
24
Years in bar
4027124
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christopher Scott Pennisi 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"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4027124
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christopher Scott Pennisi is registered as bar number 4027124 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Detroit, MI, ZIP 48226. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Christopher Scott Pennisi sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Christopher Scott Pennisi was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

24 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Christopher compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Christopher Scott Pennisi is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

24 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

24 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,345 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 · May 2026

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

65%65.5%66%66.5% Statewide, all years2002 class 66.2% 65.2% ▼ -1.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4027124
Year Admitted
2002 (24 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
48226
Phone
(313) 965-2323

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Christopher Scott Pennisi's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Christopher Scott Pennisi'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 Pennisi licensed?

Christopher Pennisi is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher Scott Pennisi admitted to the bar?

Christopher Scott Pennisi was admitted to the bar in 2002.

Where did Christopher Scott Pennisi go to law school?

Christopher Scott Pennisi attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

Is Christopher Scott Pennisi in good standing?

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

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