New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Chia-Ching Cheng
Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Santa Fe, NM. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4319372
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chia-Ching Cheng has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #56 of 79
- by tenure in Santa Fe office peers
- Law school
- Southern Methodist University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chia-Ching Cheng carries New York bar registration 4319372, 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 Law Office Of Chia-Ching Cheng, located in Santa Fe, NM, ZIP 87501. Educational background: Southern Methodist university (158 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Chia-Ching Cheng 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
Chia-Ching Cheng was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Santa Fe, NM office peers
Against Santa Fe, NM's 79-attorney NY register cohort, Chia-Ching Cheng lands at the 70th tenure percentile (rank #56). See the Santa Fe attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #56
- City cohort
- 79
- Local percentile
- 70th
- Admitted
- 2005
Nearest tenure peers in Santa Fe
- John Cummings Anderson admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Justin Ross Kaufman admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- William O'Neil Angelley admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Kathy E. Bartlett admitted 2004 · 22 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 63.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4319372
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Chia-Ching Cheng
- City
- Santa Fe, NM
- ZIP Code
- 87501
- Phone
- (832) 407-0097
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chia-Ching Cheng'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 Southern Methodist University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2005 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Santa Fe, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chia-Ching Cheng licensed?
Chia-Ching Cheng is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chia-Ching Cheng admitted to the bar?
Chia-Ching Cheng was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Chia-Ching Cheng go to law school?
Chia-Ching Cheng attended Southern Methodist university.
What company does Chia-Ching Cheng work for?
Chia-Ching Cheng is associated with Law Office Of Chia-Ching Cheng in Santa Fe, NM.
Is Chia-Ching Cheng in good standing?
Yes, Chia-Ching Cheng holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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