New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Edward Young Choi
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5149752
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Edward Young Choi has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Illinois College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5149752 on the New York register belongs to Edward Young Choi, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Smbc, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10172. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (439 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Edward Young Choi 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Edward Young Choi sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 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 Edward compares to fellow University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Among the 381 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Edward Young Choi is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 381 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 52% higher than 48% of 381 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 439 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Illinois College 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5149752
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smbc
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10172
- Phone
- (212) 756-5673
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Young Choi'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 Edward Choi licensed?
Edward Choi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Young Choi admitted to the bar?
Edward Young Choi has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Edward Young Choi go to law school?
Edward Young Choi attended University of Illinois College of Law.
What company does Edward Young Choi work for?
Edward Young Choi is associated with Smbc in New York, NY.
Is Edward Young Choi in good standing?
Yes, Edward Young Choi 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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