New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Christopher Bowden
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Charlottesville, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4588539
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Christopher Bowden carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2008 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #80 of 133
- by tenure in Charlottesville office peers
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Christopher Bowden is registered as bar number 4588539 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Charlottesville, VA, ZIP 22901. Educational background: YALE LAW SCHOOL (3,128 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.
Tenure among Charlottesville, VA office peers
Against Charlottesville, VA's 133-attorney NY register cohort, Stephen Christopher Bowden lands at the 59th tenure percentile (rank #80). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Charlottesville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #80
- City cohort
- 133
- Local percentile
- 59th
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Charlottesville
- Michael Alan Livermore admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Austin Fredrick Mccullough admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Amanda Spruill Moorman admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- John Wickliffe Moorman admitted 2008 · 18 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Stephen compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 248 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen Christopher Bowden is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 248 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 77% higher than 23% of 248 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4588539
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Charlottesville, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22901
- Phone
- (212) 446-4800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Christopher Bowden'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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Stephen Christopher Bowden 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 Stephen Bowden licensed?
Stephen Bowden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Christopher Bowden admitted to the bar?
Stephen Christopher Bowden was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Stephen Christopher Bowden go to law school?
Stephen Christopher Bowden attended YALE LAW SCHOOL.
Is Stephen Christopher Bowden in good standing?
No, Stephen Christopher Bowden carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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