New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Tennille Jo Checkovich
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Smithfield, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4066452
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Tennille Jo Checkovich has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Tennille Jo Checkovich carries New York bar registration 4066452, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Smithfield Foods, Inc., located in Smithfield, VA, ZIP 23430. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Tennille Jo Checkovich remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Tennille Jo Checkovich was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Tennille compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Tennille Jo Checkovich is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 86% higher than 14% of 1,101 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's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4066452
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smithfield Foods, Inc.
- City
- Smithfield, VA
- ZIP Code
- 23430
- Phone
- (757) 357-8151
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Tennille Jo Checkovich'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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Tennille Jo Checkovich'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 Tennille Checkovich licensed?
Tennille Checkovich is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tennille Jo Checkovich admitted to the bar?
Tennille Jo Checkovich was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Tennille Jo Checkovich go to law school?
Tennille Jo Checkovich attended YALE.
What company does Tennille Jo Checkovich work for?
Tennille Jo Checkovich is associated with Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Smithfield, VA.
Is Tennille Jo Checkovich in good standing?
Yes, Tennille Jo Checkovich holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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