New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4220984
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao carries New York bar registration 4220984, 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
Practice address is listed under Ucla, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90024. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joshua Chia-Shih Chao 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
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 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 Joshua compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Joshua Chia-Shih Chao is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 14% higher than 86% of 2,281 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
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4220984
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ucla
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90024
- Phone
- (202) 468-4676
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao'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 Joshua Chao licensed?
Joshua Chao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joshua Chia-Shih Chao admitted to the bar?
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Joshua Chia-Shih Chao go to law school?
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does Joshua Chia-Shih Chao work for?
Joshua Chia-Shih Chao is associated with Ucla in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Joshua Chia-Shih Chao in good standing?
Yes, Joshua Chia-Shih Chao 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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