New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee
University Of Buckingham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4224044
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buckingham
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee carries New York bar registration 4224044, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under University Of Manchester, located in London. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM (35 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Chen-Hai Joseph Lee remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
University Of Buckingham's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buckingham's 35 alumni in the New York register, 71.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4224044
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of Manchester
- City
- London
- Phone
- 44(0)1613061260
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Buckingham alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from London, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Chen-Hai Joseph Lee with the closest admission year to 2004. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chen-Hai Lee licensed?
Chen-Hai Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chen-Hai Joseph Lee admitted to the bar?
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Chen-Hai Joseph Lee go to law school?
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee attended UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM.
What company does Chen-Hai Joseph Lee work for?
Chen-Hai Joseph Lee is associated with University Of Manchester in London.
Is Chen-Hai Joseph Lee in good standing?
Yes, Chen-Hai Joseph Lee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.