New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James J. Kim
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Matthews, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4062071
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Kim has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Kim carries New York bar registration 4062071, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Matthews, NC, ZIP 28105. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James J. Kim remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James J. Kim was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 James compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, James J. Kim is longer-tenured than 13% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 87% higher than 13% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4062071
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Matthews, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28105
- Phone
- (704) 562-4798
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Kim'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
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 James Kim licensed?
James Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Kim admitted to the bar?
James J. Kim was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did James J. Kim go to law school?
James J. Kim attended CORNELL.
Is James J. Kim in good standing?
Yes, James J. Kim holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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