New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Nia Arthenia Knighton
Stetson University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in Washington Dc, VA. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2023
- Admitted
- 3
- Years in bar
- 6049035
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nia Arthenia Knighton is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 3 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stetson University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nia Arthenia Knighton holds bar number 6049035 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Human Rights Watch, located in Washington Dc, VA, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Stetson University College of Law (186 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Nia Arthenia Knighton counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Nia Arthenia Knighton is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
3 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Nia compares to fellow Stetson University College Of Law alumni
Among the 169 Stetson University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Nia Arthenia Knighton is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
3 years vs. Stetson University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 169 NY-registered alumni of this school
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 169 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Stetson University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Stetson University College Of Law's 186 alumni in the New York register, 79.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Stetson University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2023 admission class today
Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6049035
- Year Admitted
- 2023 (3 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Human Rights Watch
- City
- Washington Dc, VA
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 612-3199
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nia Arthenia Knighton'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 Nia Knighton licensed?
Nia Knighton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nia Arthenia Knighton admitted to the bar?
Nia Arthenia Knighton was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.
Where did Nia Arthenia Knighton go to law school?
Nia Arthenia Knighton attended Stetson University College of Law.
What company does Nia Arthenia Knighton work for?
Nia Arthenia Knighton is associated with Human Rights Watch in Washington Dc, VA.
Is Nia Arthenia Knighton in good standing?
Yes, Nia Arthenia Knighton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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