New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jyh Yeu Chen
Southern Methodist Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Moraga, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2436012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Jyh Yeu Chen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 6
- by tenure in Moraga office peers
- Law school
- Southern Methodist Univ
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2436012 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jyh Yeu Chen, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of J.Y. Chen, located in Moraga, CA, ZIP 94556. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Jyh Yeu Chen still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Jyh Yeu Chen's 35 years since admission in 1991.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Moraga, CA office peers
In the small Moraga, CA cohort (6 with admission years), Jyh Yeu Chen ranks #4 by tenure. See the Moraga attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 50th
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Moraga
- Stephen Louis Moses admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Victor A. Parker admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Cara Beth Pierce admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Erin Malia Lum admitted 2004 · 22 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Jyh compares to fellow Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Among the 51 Southern Methodist Univ graduates in the New York register, Jyh Yeu Chen is longer-tenured than 49%.
35 years vs. Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 51% higher than 49% of 51 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 · August 2026
Southern Methodist Univ's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist Univ's 51 alumni in the New York register, 45.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2436012
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of J.Y. Chen
- City
- Moraga, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94556
- Phone
- (925) 376-8588
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jyh Yeu Chen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1991 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Moraga, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Jyh Yeu Chen with the closest admission year to 1991. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jyh Chen licensed?
Jyh Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jyh Yeu Chen admitted to the bar?
Jyh Yeu Chen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Jyh Yeu Chen go to law school?
Jyh Yeu Chen attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV.
What company does Jyh Yeu Chen work for?
Jyh Yeu Chen is associated with The Law Office Of J.Y. Chen in Moraga, CA.
Is Jyh Yeu Chen in good standing?
Yes, Jyh Yeu Chen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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