New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Daniel Edward Kwak

University Of Oregon School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Lake Forest, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5023437
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Daniel Edward Kwak has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

14 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#4 of 5
by tenure in Lake Forest office peers
Law school
University Of Oregon School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Law school
University Of Oregon School Of Law
82.3% active rate
Registration
5023437
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5023437 on the New York register belongs to Daniel Edward Kwak, currently in active 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 Irs Office Of Chief Counsel, located in Lake Forest, CA, ZIP 92630. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Oregon School of Law (79 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Daniel Edward Kwak 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, Daniel Edward Kwak 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 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Lake Forest, CA office peers

In the small Lake Forest, CA cohort (5 with admission years), Daniel Edward Kwak ranks #4 by tenure. See the Lake Forest attorney directory .

Local rank
#4
City cohort
5
Local percentile
60th
Admitted
2012

Nearest tenure peers in Lake Forest

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.

How Daniel compares to fellow University Of Oregon School Of Law alumni

Among the 69 University Of Oregon School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Daniel Edward Kwak is longer-tenured than 46%.

14 years vs. University Of Oregon School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 69 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 54% higher than 46% of 69 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Oregon School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Oregon School Of Law's 79 alumni in the New York register, 82.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%82.3%
University Of Oregon School Of Law 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.

66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 67.2% 69.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5023437
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Irs Office Of Chief Counsel
ZIP Code
92630
Phone
(949) 638-7019

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Daniel Edward Kwak'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Daniel Edward Kwak with the closest admission year to 2012. 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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Before you rely on this record

Daniel Edward Kwak'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 Daniel Kwak licensed?

Daniel Kwak is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Daniel Edward Kwak admitted to the bar?

Daniel Edward Kwak has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Daniel Edward Kwak go to law school?

Daniel Edward Kwak attended University of Oregon School of Law.

What company does Daniel Edward Kwak work for?

Daniel Edward Kwak is associated with Irs Office Of Chief Counsel in Lake Forest, CA.

Is Daniel Edward Kwak in good standing?

Yes, Daniel Edward Kwak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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