New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jeffrey Alan Chester
Cardozo Law Yeshiva University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2040400
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jeffrey Alan Chester has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cardozo Law Yeshiva University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jeffrey Alan Chester has carried New York bar registration 2040400 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Office Of The New York State Attorney General, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CARDOZO LAW YESHIVA UNIVERSITY (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Jeffrey Alan Chester 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
Jeffrey Alan Chester's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 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
Cardozo Law Yeshiva University's active-bar rate
Of Cardozo Law Yeshiva University's 3 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cardozo Law Yeshiva University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2040400
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of The New York State Attorney General
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 416-6597
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey Alan Chester'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 Jeffrey Chester licensed?
Jeffrey Chester is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey Alan Chester admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey Alan Chester's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Jeffrey Alan Chester go to law school?
Jeffrey Alan Chester attended CARDOZO LAW YESHIVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Jeffrey Alan Chester work for?
Jeffrey Alan Chester is associated with Office Of The New York State Attorney General in New York, NY.
Is Jeffrey Alan Chester in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey Alan Chester holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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