New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Chidozie Obele
Faculty Of Law, University Of Lagos alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New Rochelle, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 4000915
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Joseph Chidozie Obele ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #234 of 312
- by tenure in New Rochelle office peers
- Law school
- Faculty Of Law, University Of Lagos
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 4000915 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Chidozie Obele, 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 Obele, located in New Rochelle, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10805. Educational background: Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Joseph Chidozie Obele 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 Chidozie Obele's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New Rochelle, NY office peers
Joseph Chidozie Obele is among the longer-standing NY-bar records in New Rochelle, NY: #234 of 312 by years since admission (75th percentile locally). See the New Rochelle attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #234
- City cohort
- 312
- Local percentile
- 75th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in New Rochelle
- Joseph John Barker admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Richard Howard Kaplowitz admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- John Harry Papastrat admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Heath Gurinsky admitted 2000 · 26 yr
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 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4000915
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph Obele
- City
- New Rochelle, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10805
- Phone
- (914) 409-5093
Education
Faculty of Law, University of Lagos
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Chidozie Obele'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
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 Joseph Obele licensed?
Joseph Obele is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Chidozie Obele admitted to the bar?
Joseph Chidozie Obele's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Joseph Chidozie Obele go to law school?
Joseph Chidozie Obele attended Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
What company does Joseph Chidozie Obele work for?
Joseph Chidozie Obele is associated with Joseph Obele in New Rochelle, NY.
Is Joseph Chidozie Obele in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Chidozie Obele holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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