New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Harry Chiu

Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Staten Island, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2706885
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Harry Chiu ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2706885
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2706885 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Harry Chiu, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Harry Chiu, Esq, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10301. Educational background: HOFSTRA.

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Harry Chiu still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Harry Chiu's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Harry compares to fellow Hofstra alumni

Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Harry Chiu is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Hofstra alumni

Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 54% higher than 46% of 1,307 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2706885
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Harry Chiu, Esq
County
Richmond
ZIP Code
10301
Phone
(718) 818-0321

Education

HOFSTRA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Harry Chiu'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

Harry Chiu'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 Harry Chiu licensed?

Harry Chiu is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Harry Chiu admitted to the bar?

Harry Chiu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Harry Chiu go to law school?

Harry Chiu attended HOFSTRA.

What company does Harry Chiu work for?

Harry Chiu is associated with Harry Chiu, Esq in Staten Island, NY.

Is Harry Chiu in good standing?

Yes, Harry Chiu holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.