New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Fong Sheng Lin
Seton Hall Univ School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1737642
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Fong Sheng Lin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Seton Hall Univ School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Fong Sheng Lin is registered as bar number 1737642 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIV SCHOOL.
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.
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1737642
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
Education
SETON HALL UNIV SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Fong Sheng Lin'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
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 Fong Lin licensed?
Fong Lin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Fong Sheng Lin admitted to the bar?
Fong Sheng Lin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Fong Sheng Lin go to law school?
Fong Sheng Lin attended SETON HALL UNIV SCHOOL.
Is Fong Sheng Lin in good standing?
Not currently, Fong Sheng Lin'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.
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