New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Teh-Ren Chen
Rutgers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2887164
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Teh-Ren Chen appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Rutgers
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Teh-Ren Chen is registered as bar number 2887164 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 28 years on the register. Educational background: RUTGERS (1,109 registered alumni).
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.
How James compares to fellow Rutgers alumni
Among the 638 Rutgers graduates in the New York register, James Teh-Ren Chen is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Rutgers alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 52% higher than 48% of 638 fellow alumni
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
Rutgers's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers's 1,109 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% 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
- 2887164
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (301) 675-2848
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Teh-Ren Chen'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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James Teh-Ren Chen is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Chen licensed?
James Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Teh-Ren Chen admitted to the bar?
James Teh-Ren Chen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did James Teh-Ren Chen go to law school?
James Teh-Ren Chen attended RUTGERS.
Is James Teh-Ren Chen in good standing?
Not currently, James Teh-Ren Chen'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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.