New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Francis Uche Obalim

Council Of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari- Abuja alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2024, registered office in Jamaica, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2024
Admitted
2
Years in bar
6111264
NY reg #

The record in one line

Francis Uche Obalim is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2024 and on active status for 2 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.

2 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 100%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Council Of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari- Abuja

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2024
2 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Council Of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari- Abuja
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
6111264
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Francis Uche Obalim holds bar number 6111264 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Obalim Law PLLC, located in Jamaica, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11435. Educational background: Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari- Abuja.

State context & due diligence

As a recent addition to the register, Francis Uche Obalim counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Francis Uche Obalim is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2024. The histogram below shows where 2 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.

2 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 2024 admission class today

Of the 8,938 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 76.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years2024 class 66.2% 76.6% ▲ +15.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2024 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
6111264
Year Admitted
2024 (2 yrs · early career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Obalim Law PLLC
County
Queens
ZIP Code
11435
Phone
(929) 866-4966

Education

Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari- Abuja

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Francis Uche Obalim'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
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

Francis Uche Obalim's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Francis Obalim licensed?

Francis Obalim is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Francis Uche Obalim admitted to the bar?

Francis Uche Obalim was admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 2 years ago.

Where did Francis Uche Obalim go to law school?

Francis Uche Obalim attended Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari- Abuja.

What company does Francis Uche Obalim work for?

Francis Uche Obalim is associated with Obalim Law PLLC in Jamaica, NY.

Is Francis Uche Obalim in good standing?

Yes, Francis Uche Obalim holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.