New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Shaun Christopher O'Brien
Cornell Law School 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
- 2784296
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Shaun Christopher O'Brien 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
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2784296 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Shaun Christopher O'Brien, 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 Afscme, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Shaun Christopher O'Brien 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 Shaun Christopher O'Brien'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 Shaun compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Shaun Christopher O'Brien is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 7% higher than 93% of 3,422 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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School 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
- 2784296
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Afscme
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (301) 785-5039
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shaun Christopher O'Brien'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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Shaun Christopher O'Brien'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 Shaun O'Brien licensed?
Shaun O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shaun Christopher O'Brien admitted to the bar?
Shaun Christopher O'Brien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Shaun Christopher O'Brien go to law school?
Shaun Christopher O'Brien attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Shaun Christopher O'Brien work for?
Shaun Christopher O'Brien is associated with Afscme in Washington, DC.
Is Shaun Christopher O'Brien in good standing?
Yes, Shaun Christopher O'Brien 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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