New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christopher Raleigh

Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1720622
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christopher Raleigh has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

45 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1720622
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christopher Raleigh has carried New York bar registration 1720622 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cozen O'Connor, P.C., located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 45 years, Christopher Raleigh has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Christopher Raleigh's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

45 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Law School alumni

Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher Raleigh is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 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 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1720622
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Cozen O'Connor, P.C.
ZIP Code
20036
Phone
(212) 908-1245

Education

FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher Raleigh'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
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 Raleigh'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 Raleigh licensed?

Christopher Raleigh is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher Raleigh admitted to the bar?

Christopher Raleigh's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Christopher Raleigh go to law school?

Christopher Raleigh attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Christopher Raleigh work for?

Christopher Raleigh is associated with Cozen O'Connor, P.C. in Washington, DC.

Is Christopher Raleigh in good standing?

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

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