New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cindy Yuanjia Hong
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Seattle, WA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5244090
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cindy Yuanjia Hong has held an active New York bar license for 12 years — admitted in 2014, longer-tenured 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
- Columbia Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cindy Yuanjia Hong is registered as bar number 5244090 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2014, representing roughly 12 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Federal Trade Commission, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98174. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Columbia Law School — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Cindy Yuanjia Hong was admitted in 2014, giving 12 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — 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
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
How Cindy compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Cindy Yuanjia Hong is longer-tenured than 37% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission — 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 63% higher than 37% of 11,886 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5244090
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Trade Commission
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98174
- Phone
- (202) 717-5898
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Cindy Yuanjia Hong's current status is "Currently registered".
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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Federal Trade Commission has been named in consumer complaints.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
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Cindy Yuanjia Hong is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cindy Hong licensed?
Cindy Hong is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Cindy Yuanjia Hong admitted to the bar?
Cindy Yuanjia Hong was admitted to the bar in 2014.
Where did Cindy Yuanjia Hong go to law school?
Cindy Yuanjia Hong attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Cindy Yuanjia Hong work for?
Cindy Yuanjia Hong is associated with Federal Trade Commission in Seattle, WA.
Is Cindy Yuanjia Hong in good standing?
Yes, Cindy Yuanjia Hong has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from public state bar records provided by the New York Office of Court Administration. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice, referrals, or endorsements. Use this data for informational purposes only. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the NY Courts Attorney Search before making legal decisions.
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