New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Krista Ann Kleffner
Dickinson School Of Law, Penn State alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Watertown, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4788402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Krista Ann Kleffner has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Dickinson School Of Law, Penn State
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Krista Ann Kleffner carries New York bar registration 4788402, an established, active practitioner in 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 Jefferson County Public Defenders Office, located in Watertown, NY (Jefferson County), ZIP 13601. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW, PENN STATE (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Krista Ann Kleffner remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Krista Ann Kleffner was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Dickinson School Of Law, Penn State's active-bar rate
Of Dickinson School Of Law, Penn State's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Dickinson School Of Law, Penn State alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4788402
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jefferson County Public Defenders Office
- City
- Watertown, NY
- County
- Jefferson
- ZIP Code
- 13601
- Phone
- (315) 785-5112
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Krista Ann Kleffner'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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Krista Ann Kleffner'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 Krista Kleffner licensed?
Krista Kleffner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Krista Ann Kleffner admitted to the bar?
Krista Ann Kleffner was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Krista Ann Kleffner go to law school?
Krista Ann Kleffner attended DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW, PENN STATE.
What company does Krista Ann Kleffner work for?
Krista Ann Kleffner is associated with Jefferson County Public Defenders Office in Watertown, NY.
Is Krista Ann Kleffner in good standing?
Yes, Krista Ann Kleffner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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