New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Malik Chaka Edwards
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Durham, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2716322
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Malik Chaka Edwards ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2716322 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Malik Chaka Edwards, 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 North Carolina Central University School Of Law, located in Durham, NC, ZIP 27701. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Malik Chaka Edwards 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 Malik Chaka Edwards's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Malik compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Malik Chaka Edwards is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2716322
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- North Carolina Central University School Of Law
- City
- Durham, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27701
- Phone
- (919) 530-7450
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Malik Chaka Edwards'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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Malik Chaka Edwards'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 Malik Edwards licensed?
Malik Edwards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Malik Chaka Edwards admitted to the bar?
Malik Chaka Edwards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Malik Chaka Edwards go to law school?
Malik Chaka Edwards attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Malik Chaka Edwards work for?
Malik Chaka Edwards is associated with North Carolina Central University School Of Law in Durham, NC.
Is Malik Chaka Edwards in good standing?
Yes, Malik Chaka Edwards 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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