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. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5009725
NY reg #

The record in one line

Esther Kwak has held an active New York bar license for 14 years — admitted in 2012, longer-tenured 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
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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
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Esther Kwak is registered as bar number 5009725 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2012, representing roughly 14 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. 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, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Esther Kwak was admitted in 2012, giving 14 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — 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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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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

10–15: 1 fellow alumni (2%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 15 fellow alumni (25%). Above this entry. 20–25: 13 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 25–30: 13 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 30–35: 4 fellow alumni (7%). Above this entry. 35–40: 3 fellow alumni (5%). Above this entry. 40–45: 5 fellow alumni (8%). Above this entry. 45–50: 3 fellow alumni (5%). Above this entry. 50–55: 2 fellow alumni (3%). Above this entry. 55–60: 1 fellow alumni (2%). Above this entry. This attorney 10 60 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

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

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Esther Kwak's current status is "Currently registered".

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 is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Esther Kwak licensed?

Esther Kwak is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Esther Kwak admitted to the bar?

Esther Kwak was admitted to the bar in 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 has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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