New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Onochie Sylvester Okafor
University Of Nigeria alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2706232
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Onochie Sylvester Okafor carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1995 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 31 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Nigeria
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Onochie Sylvester Okafor is registered as bar number 2706232 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 31 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
University Of Nigeria's active-bar rate
Of University Of Nigeria's 36 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Nigeria alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2706232
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Onochie Sylvester Okafor's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Onochie Sylvester Okafor carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Onochie Okafor licensed?
Onochie Okafor is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Onochie Sylvester Okafor admitted to the bar?
Onochie Sylvester Okafor's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Onochie Sylvester Okafor go to law school?
Onochie Sylvester Okafor attended UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA.
Is Onochie Sylvester Okafor in good standing?
No, Onochie Sylvester Okafor carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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