New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Esther Kwak
Columbia University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5009725
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Esther Kwak has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5009725 on the New York register belongs to Esther Kwak, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90007. Educational background: Columbia University School of Law.
State context & due diligence
Esther 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, Esther 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 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 Esther compares to fellow Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Among the 60 Columbia University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Esther Kwak is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 60 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 100% higher than 0% of 60 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5009725
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90007
- Phone
- (213) 544-1794
Education
Columbia University School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Esther Kwak'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 Esther Kwak licensed?
Esther Kwak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Esther Kwak admitted to the bar?
Esther Kwak has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Esther Kwak go to law school?
Esther Kwak attended Columbia University School of Law.
Is Esther Kwak in good standing?
Yes, Esther Kwak 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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