New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher John Sova
Rutgers School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. 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
- 2799195
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Christopher John Sova ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2799195 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher John Sova, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Federal Communications Commission, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW (216 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Christopher John Sova 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 John Sova's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Christopher compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law alumni
Among the 168 Rutgers School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Christopher John Sova is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 168 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 168 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
Rutgers School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law's 216 alumni in the New York register, 63.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2799195
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Communications Commission
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20002
- Phone
- (202) 418-1868
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher John Sova'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christopher Sova licensed?
Christopher Sova is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher John Sova admitted to the bar?
Christopher John Sova's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Christopher John Sova go to law school?
Christopher John Sova attended RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Christopher John Sova work for?
Christopher John Sova is associated with Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC.
Is Christopher John Sova in good standing?
Yes, Christopher John Sova holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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