New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Nkem Chigbu
Louisiana State Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2849859
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Nkem Chigbu carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Louisiana State Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Nkem Chigbu is registered as bar number 2849859 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Citigroup Center, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94104. Educational background: LOUISIANA STATE UNIV (12 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Louisiana State Univ's active-bar rate
Of Louisiana State Univ's 12 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Louisiana State Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2849859
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Citigroup Center
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94104
- Phone
- (415) 946-8866
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Nkem Chigbu's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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John Nkem Chigbu carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Chigbu licensed?
John Chigbu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Nkem Chigbu admitted to the bar?
John Nkem Chigbu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did John Nkem Chigbu go to law school?
John Nkem Chigbu attended LOUISIANA STATE UNIV.
What company does John Nkem Chigbu work for?
John Nkem Chigbu is associated with Citigroup Center in San Francisco, CA.
Is John Nkem Chigbu in good standing?
No, John Nkem Chigbu carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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