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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5009725
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · 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

This attorney 10 60 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 · 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.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5009725
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Esther Kwak's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.