New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

David Shao-Chieh Chang

Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1805852
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Shao-Chieh Chang carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

44 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Nyu

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Law school
Nyu
Registration
1805852
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Shao-Chieh Chang is registered as bar number 1805852 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NYU.

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How David compares to fellow Nyu alumni

Among the 970 Nyu graduates in the New York register, David Shao-Chieh Chang is longer-tenured than 99%.

44 years vs. Nyu alumni

Years since admission - 970 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 970 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 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

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 67.2% 52.7% ▼ -21.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1805852
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Education

NYU

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Shao-Chieh Chang's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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 David Shao-Chieh Chang with the closest admission year to 1982. 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.

Before you rely on this record

David Shao-Chieh Chang carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Chang licensed?

David Chang is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Shao-Chieh Chang admitted to the bar?

David Shao-Chieh Chang's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did David Shao-Chieh Chang go to law school?

David Shao-Chieh Chang attended NYU.

Is David Shao-Chieh Chang in good standing?

No, David Shao-Chieh Chang carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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