New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai

Saint Louis University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5195052
NY reg #

The record in one line

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2013 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

13 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Saint Louis University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Saint Louis University School Of Law
70.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5195052
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai is registered as bar number 5195052 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (16 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Saint Louis University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Saint Louis University School Of Law's 16 alumni in the New York register, 70.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Saint Louis University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.6%
Saint Louis University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5195052
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2025

Location & Contact

Phone
(416) 689-9109

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Desmond Ngai licensed?

Desmond Ngai is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai admitted to the bar?

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai go to law school?

Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai attended SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai in good standing?

Not currently, Desmond Ka Ho Joseph Ngai's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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