New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe
University Of London, United Kingdom alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Jamaica, NY. 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
- 2788404
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of London, United Kingdom
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2788404 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Josephine C. Nwaigwe Esq., located in Jamaica, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11432. Educational background: University of London, United Kingdom.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe 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 Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2788404
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Josephine C. Nwaigwe Esq.
- City
- Jamaica, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11432
- Phone
- (718) 415-5908
Education
University of London, United Kingdom
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe'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 Josephine Nwaigwe licensed?
Josephine Nwaigwe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe admitted to the bar?
Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe go to law school?
Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe attended University of London, United Kingdom.
What company does Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe work for?
Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe is associated with Josephine C. Nwaigwe Esq. in Jamaica, NY.
Is Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe in good standing?
Yes, Josephine Chinyere Nwaigwe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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