New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Hsien-Ming Chu
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Boston, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1046697
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Hsien-Ming Chu appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Hsien-Ming Chu is registered as bar number 1046697 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
Practice address is listed under Prince Lobel Tye LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02110. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
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 John compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, John Hsien-Ming Chu is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% 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
- 1046697
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Prince Lobel Tye LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02110
- Phone
- (617) 456-8007
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Hsien-Ming Chu'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 John Chu licensed?
John Chu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Hsien-Ming Chu admitted to the bar?
John Hsien-Ming Chu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did John Hsien-Ming Chu go to law school?
John Hsien-Ming Chu attended COLUMBIA.
What company does John Hsien-Ming Chu work for?
John Hsien-Ming Chu is associated with Prince Lobel Tye LLP in Boston, MA.
Is John Hsien-Ming Chu in good standing?
Not currently, John Hsien-Ming Chu'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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