New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Christopher Bethea
University Of California, Irvine alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5467774
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, David Christopher Bethea has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California, Irvine
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5467774 on the New York register belongs to David Christopher Bethea, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Christopher Bethea is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, David Christopher Bethea sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of California, Irvine's active-bar rate
Of University Of California, Irvine's 5 alumni in the New York register, 60% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of California, Irvine alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5467774
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Christopher Bethea'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 David Bethea licensed?
David Bethea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Christopher Bethea admitted to the bar?
David Christopher Bethea has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did David Christopher Bethea go to law school?
David Christopher Bethea attended UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE.
Is David Christopher Bethea in good standing?
Yes, David Christopher Bethea holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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