New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Joseph Justin Christian

Western New England College - School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Schenectady, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3005931
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Joseph Justin Christian ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

26 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#176 of 361
by tenure in Schenectady office peers
Law school
Western New England College - School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Law school
Western New England College - School Of Law
Registration
3005931
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3005931 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Justin Christian, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Joseph J. Christian - Attorney At Law, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12309. Educational background: Western New England College - School of Law.

State context & due diligence

After 26 years on the register, Joseph Justin Christian still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Joseph Justin Christian's 26 years since admission in 2000.

26 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Schenectady, NY office peers

Relative to the 361 NY-registered attorneys listing Schenectady, NY, Joseph Justin Christian is longer-tenured than 48% (local rank #176). See the Schenectady attorney directory .

Local rank
#176
City cohort
361
Local percentile
48th
Admitted
2000

Nearest tenure peers in Schenectady

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years2000 class 67.2% 63.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3005931
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Joseph J. Christian - Attorney At Law
County
Schenectady
ZIP Code
12309
Phone
(518) 646-9466

Education

Western New England College - School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Justin Christian's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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

Joseph Justin Christian'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 Joseph Christian licensed?

Joseph Christian is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Justin Christian admitted to the bar?

Joseph Justin Christian's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Joseph Justin Christian go to law school?

Joseph Justin Christian attended Western New England College - School of Law.

What company does Joseph Justin Christian work for?

Joseph Justin Christian is associated with Joseph J. Christian - Attorney At Law in Schenectady, NY.

Is Joseph Justin Christian in good standing?

Yes, Joseph Justin Christian holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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