New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher John Whitton
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Newburgh, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2622975
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Christopher John Whitton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2622975 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher John Whitton, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Mahon, Rider & Mckay PLLC, located in Newburgh, NY (Orange County), ZIP 12550. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Christopher John Whitton 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 Whitton's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher John Whitton is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,136 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2622975
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mahon, Rider & Mckay PLLC
- City
- Newburgh, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 12550
- Phone
- (845) 565-1100
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher John Whitton'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 Whitton licensed?
Christopher Whitton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher John Whitton admitted to the bar?
Christopher John Whitton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Christopher John Whitton go to law school?
Christopher John Whitton attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Christopher John Whitton work for?
Christopher John Whitton is associated with Mahon, Rider & Mckay PLLC in Newburgh, NY.
Is Christopher John Whitton in good standing?
Yes, Christopher John Whitton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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