New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Chikezie Ovuike
Brunel University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5080668
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, James Chikezie Ovuike has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brunel University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5080668 on the New York register belongs to James Chikezie Ovuike, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ovuike Legal Services Ltd, located in Richmond Tw10 7nf. Educational background: BRUNEL UNIVERSITY (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Chikezie Ovuike 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, James Chikezie Ovuike sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brunel University's active-bar rate
Of Brunel University's 26 alumni in the New York register, 65.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brunel University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5080668
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ovuike Legal Services Ltd
- City
- Richmond Tw10 7nf
- Phone
- +447498608103
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Chikezie Ovuike'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 James Ovuike licensed?
James Ovuike is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Chikezie Ovuike admitted to the bar?
James Chikezie Ovuike has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did James Chikezie Ovuike go to law school?
James Chikezie Ovuike attended BRUNEL UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Chikezie Ovuike work for?
James Chikezie Ovuike is associated with Ovuike Legal Services Ltd in Richmond Tw10 7nf.
Is James Chikezie Ovuike in good standing?
Yes, James Chikezie Ovuike 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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