New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Wendy Joan Christophersen
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Buffalo, NY. 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
- 2788248
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Wendy Joan Christophersen 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
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2788248 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wendy Joan Christophersen, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14217. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Wendy Joan Christophersen 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 Wendy Joan Christophersen'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
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 Wendy compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Wendy Joan Christophersen is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 82% higher than 18% of 316 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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo 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
- 2788248
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14217
- Phone
- (716) 852-7373
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wendy Joan Christophersen'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 Wendy Christophersen licensed?
Wendy Christophersen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wendy Joan Christophersen admitted to the bar?
Wendy Joan Christophersen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Wendy Joan Christophersen go to law school?
Wendy Joan Christophersen attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
Is Wendy Joan Christophersen in good standing?
Yes, Wendy Joan Christophersen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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