New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Kelly Rachel Chen

University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2019
Admitted
7
Years in bar
5708516
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2019, Kelly Rachel Chen has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

7 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Illinois College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2019
7 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Illinois College Of Law
77.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5708516
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5708516 on the New York register belongs to Kelly Rachel Chen, currently in active 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 Brooklyn Defender Services, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (439 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Kelly Rachel Chen is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Kelly Rachel Chen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

7 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Kelly compares to fellow University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni

Among the 381 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kelly Rachel Chen is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

7 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 381 NY-registered alumni of this school

7 Top 78% higher than 22% of 381 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 439 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.4%
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2019 admission class today

Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2019 class 66.2% 92.5% ▲ +39.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2019 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5708516
Year Admitted
2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Brooklyn Defender Services
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11201
Phone
(718) 254-0700

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kelly Rachel Chen'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Kelly Rachel Chen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelly Chen licensed?

Kelly Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kelly Rachel Chen admitted to the bar?

Kelly Rachel Chen has been on the New York bar register since 2019.

Where did Kelly Rachel Chen go to law school?

Kelly Rachel Chen attended University of Illinois College of Law.

What company does Kelly Rachel Chen work for?

Kelly Rachel Chen is associated with Brooklyn Defender Services in Brooklyn, NY.

Is Kelly Rachel Chen in good standing?

Yes, Kelly Rachel Chen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.