New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kristopher Michael Dawes
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Newport Beach, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4147005
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kristopher Michael Dawes has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kristopher Michael Dawes is registered as bar number 4147005 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Spearhead Legal LLP, located in Newport Beach, CA, ZIP 92660. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Kristopher Michael Dawes sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Kristopher Michael Dawes was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Kristopher compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Kristopher Michael Dawes is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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 · May 2026
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4147005
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Spearhead Legal LLP
- City
- Newport Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92660
- Phone
- (949) 409-8402
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Kristopher Michael Dawes's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Kristopher Michael Dawes'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 Kristopher Dawes licensed?
Kristopher Dawes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kristopher Michael Dawes admitted to the bar?
Kristopher Michael Dawes was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Kristopher Michael Dawes go to law school?
Kristopher Michael Dawes attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Kristopher Michael Dawes work for?
Kristopher Michael Dawes is associated with Spearhead Legal LLP in Newport Beach, CA.
Is Kristopher Michael Dawes in good standing?
Yes, Kristopher Michael Dawes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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