New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa
Obafemi Awolowo U Nigeria alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Jamaica, NY. 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
- 2779601
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa 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
- Obafemi Awolowo U Nigeria
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2779601 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa, 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 Aguwa & Metu, P.C., located in Jamaica, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11432. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OBAFEMI AWOLOWO U NIGERIA.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa 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 Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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
- 2779601
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Aguwa & Metu, P.C.
- City
- Jamaica, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11432
- Phone
- (718) 739-4444
Education
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO U NIGERIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa'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 Placidus Aguwa licensed?
Placidus Aguwa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa admitted to the bar?
Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa go to law school?
Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa attended OBAFEMI AWOLOWO U NIGERIA.
What company does Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa work for?
Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa is associated with Aguwa & Metu, P.C. in Jamaica, NY.
Is Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa in good standing?
Yes, Placidus Nnanyere Aguwa holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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