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

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Louisiana State Univ
33.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2849859
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

0%100%New York avg66%33.3%
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.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

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
ZIP Code
94104
Phone
(415) 946-8866

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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

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.