New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Cathy Lin Kuromoto

American Univ Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Santa Ana, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2774289
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Cathy Lin Kuromoto ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
American Univ Washington

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American Univ Washington
42.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2774289
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2774289 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cathy Lin Kuromoto, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 United States Citizenship & Immigration Services, located in Santa Ana, CA, ZIP 92701. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIV WASHINGTON (21 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Cathy Lin Kuromoto 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 Cathy Lin Kuromoto's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

American Univ Washington's active-bar rate

Of American Univ Washington's 21 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

American Univ Washington alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%42.9%
American Univ Washington alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2774289
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
United States Citizenship & Immigration Services
ZIP Code
92701
Phone
(714) 972-6671

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Cathy Lin Kuromoto'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Cathy Lin Kuromoto'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 Cathy Kuromoto licensed?

Cathy Kuromoto is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Cathy Lin Kuromoto admitted to the bar?

Cathy Lin Kuromoto's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Cathy Lin Kuromoto go to law school?

Cathy Lin Kuromoto attended AMERICAN UNIV WASHINGTON.

What company does Cathy Lin Kuromoto work for?

Cathy Lin Kuromoto is associated with United States Citizenship & Immigration Services in Santa Ana, CA.

Is Cathy Lin Kuromoto in good standing?

Yes, Cathy Lin Kuromoto holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.