New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Vanessa Lorraine Wachira
Hofstra University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5174610
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Vanessa Lorraine Wachira has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5174610 on the New York register belongs to Vanessa Lorraine Wachira, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (6,635 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Vanessa Lorraine Wachira is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Vanessa Lorraine Wachira sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Vanessa compares to fellow Hofstra University School Of Law alumni
Among the 4,271 Hofstra University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Vanessa Lorraine Wachira is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Hofstra University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 4,271 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 4,271 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
Hofstra University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University School Of Law's 6,635 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5174610
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Vanessa Lorraine Wachira'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 Vanessa Wachira licensed?
Vanessa Wachira is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Vanessa Lorraine Wachira admitted to the bar?
Vanessa Lorraine Wachira has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Vanessa Lorraine Wachira go to law school?
Vanessa Lorraine Wachira attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Vanessa Lorraine Wachira in good standing?
Yes, Vanessa Lorraine Wachira 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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