New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Peter Christopher Hansen
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2837375
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Peter Christopher Hansen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2837375 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Peter Christopher Hansen, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Offices Of Peter C. Hansen, LLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Peter Christopher Hansen 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 Peter Christopher Hansen's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peter Christopher Hansen is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 9% higher than 91% of 998 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2837375
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Peter C. Hansen, LLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 349-3780
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Christopher Hansen'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 Peter Hansen licensed?
Peter Hansen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Christopher Hansen admitted to the bar?
Peter Christopher Hansen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Peter Christopher Hansen go to law school?
Peter Christopher Hansen attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Peter Christopher Hansen work for?
Peter Christopher Hansen is associated with Law Offices Of Peter C. Hansen, LLC in Washington, DC.
Is Peter Christopher Hansen in good standing?
Yes, Peter Christopher Hansen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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