New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Chao Gu
College Of William & Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Arcadia, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5065685
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Chao Gu has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- College Of William & Mary
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5065685 on the New York register belongs to Chao Gu, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Arcadia, CA, ZIP 91006. Educational background: COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY (57 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Chao Gu 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Chao Gu sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Chao compares to fellow College Of William & Mary alumni
Among the 57 College Of William & Mary graduates in the New York register, Chao Gu is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. College Of William & Mary alumni
Years since admission - 57 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 96% higher than 4% of 57 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
College Of William & Mary's active-bar rate
Of College Of William & Mary's 57 alumni in the New York register, 68.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
College Of William & Mary alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5065685
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Arcadia, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91006
- Phone
- (626) 200-8305
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chao Gu'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 Chao Gu licensed?
Chao Gu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chao Gu admitted to the bar?
Chao Gu has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Chao Gu go to law school?
Chao Gu attended COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY.
Is Chao Gu in good standing?
Yes, Chao Gu 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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