New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Donna Christina Chin
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Kinderhook, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 2317188
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donna Christina Chin has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donna Christina Chin has carried New York bar registration 2317188 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 Donna C. Chin, Esq., located in Kinderhook, NY (Columbia County), ZIP 12106. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Donna Christina Chin 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
Donna Christina Chin's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Donna compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Donna Christina Chin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2317188
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donna C. Chin, Esq.
- City
- Kinderhook, NY
- County
- Columbia
- ZIP Code
- 12106
- Phone
- (518) 610-8451
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donna Christina Chin'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 Donna Chin licensed?
Donna Chin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donna Christina Chin admitted to the bar?
Donna Christina Chin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Donna Christina Chin go to law school?
Donna Christina Chin attended NYU.
What company does Donna Christina Chin work for?
Donna Christina Chin is associated with Donna C. Chin, Esq. in Kinderhook, NY.
Is Donna Christina Chin in good standing?
Yes, Donna Christina Chin 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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