New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike

Nigerian Law School And University Of Lagos, Faculty Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Houston, TX. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2019
Admitted
7
Years in bar
5690185
NY reg #

The record in one line

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike has held an active New York bar license for 7 years — admitted in 2019, longer-tenured than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

7 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Nigerian Law School And University Of Lagos, Faculty Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2019
7 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Nigerian Law School And University Of Lagos, Faculty Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5690185
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike is registered as bar number 5690185 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2019, representing roughly 7 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cena Law Firm PLLC., located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77074. Educational background: Nigerian Law School and University of Lagos, Faculty of Law, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike was admitted in 2019, giving 7 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.

7 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5690185
Year Admitted
2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Cena Law Firm PLLC.
ZIP Code
77074
Phone
(832) 968-7471

Education

Nigerian Law School and University of Lagos, Faculty of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike'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

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chukwudumebi Nwabudike licensed?

Chukwudumebi Nwabudike is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike admitted to the bar?

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike was admitted to the bar in 2019.

Where did Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike go to law school?

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike attended Nigerian Law School and University of Lagos, Faculty of Law.

What company does Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike work for?

Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike is associated with Cena Law Firm PLLC. in Houston, TX.

Is Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike in good standing?

Yes, Chukwudumebi Evelyn Nwabudike has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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