New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Justin Chung
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in San Antonio, TX. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5019567
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Justin Chung has held an active New York bar license for 14 years — admitted in 2012, longer-tenured than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Justin Chung is registered as bar number 5019567 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2012, representing roughly 14 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under United States Attorney'S Office, located in San Antonio, TX, ZIP 78216. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Columbia Law School — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Justin Chung was admitted in 2012, giving 14 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.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Justin compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Justin Chung is longer-tenured than 37% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission — 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 63% higher than 37% of 11,886 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5019567
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Attorney'S Office
- City
- San Antonio, TX
- ZIP Code
- 78216
- Phone
- (210) 384-7126
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Justin Chung's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Justin Chung licensed?
Justin Chung is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Justin Chung admitted to the bar?
Justin Chung was admitted to the bar in 2012.
Where did Justin Chung go to law school?
Justin Chung attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Justin Chung work for?
Justin Chung is associated with United States Attorney'S Office in San Antonio, TX.
Is Justin Chung in good standing?
Yes, Justin Chung has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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