New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Thomas Cheng
Golden Gate University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5264635
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, David Thomas Cheng has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure 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
- Golden Gate University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5264635 on the New York register belongs to David Thomas Cheng, 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 Kahana Feld, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Golden Gate University School of Law (143 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Thomas Cheng 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
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, David Thomas Cheng sits here on the statewide experience curve - 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Golden Gate University School Of Law alumni
Among the 122 Golden Gate University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Thomas Cheng is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Golden Gate University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 122 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 66% higher than 34% of 122 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Golden Gate University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Golden Gate University School Of Law's 143 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Golden Gate University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5264635
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kahana Feld
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (917) 590-1280
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Thomas Cheng's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Cheng licensed?
David Cheng is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Thomas Cheng admitted to the bar?
David Thomas Cheng has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did David Thomas Cheng go to law school?
David Thomas Cheng attended Golden Gate University School of Law.
What company does David Thomas Cheng work for?
David Thomas Cheng is associated with Kahana Feld in New York, NY.
Is David Thomas Cheng in good standing?
Yes, David Thomas Cheng holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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