New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Yolanda Chitohwa
Emory University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5294525
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Yolanda Chitohwa has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5294525 on the New York register belongs to Yolanda Chitohwa, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Brooklyn Defender Services, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Yolanda Chitohwa 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
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Yolanda Chitohwa sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Yolanda compares to fellow Emory University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,157 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Yolanda Chitohwa is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,157 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,157 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
Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,319 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5294525
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brooklyn Defender Services
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (917) 524-6436
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Yolanda Chitohwa'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 Yolanda Chitohwa licensed?
Yolanda Chitohwa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Yolanda Chitohwa admitted to the bar?
Yolanda Chitohwa has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Yolanda Chitohwa go to law school?
Yolanda Chitohwa attended Emory University School of Law.
What company does Yolanda Chitohwa work for?
Yolanda Chitohwa is associated with Brooklyn Defender Services in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Yolanda Chitohwa in good standing?
Yes, Yolanda Chitohwa 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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