New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kwang Yup Chae
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Alexandria, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4027595
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kwang Yup Chae has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #176 of 509
- by tenure in Alexandria office peers
- Law school
- American University Washington D.C. College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kwang Yup Chae carries New York bar registration 4027595, an established, active practitioner in 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 Hauptman Ham, LLP, located in Alexandria, VA, ZIP 22314. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington D.C. College of Law (699 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kwang Yup Chae 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
Kwang Yup Chae was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Alexandria, VA office peers
Most of the 509 NY-registered attorneys in Alexandria, VA outrank Kwang Yup Chae on tenure; this record sits at the 34th local percentile (rank #176). See the Alexandria attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #176
- City cohort
- 509
- Local percentile
- 34th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Alexandria
- Lee-Anne Berns admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Lynda Carmita Cevallos admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Chi-Tang Peter Cheng admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Tricia Choe admitted 2002 · 24 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 Kwang Yup compares to fellow American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Among the 602 American University Washington D.C. College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kwang Yup Chae is longer-tenured than 76%.
24 years vs. American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 602 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 24% higher than 76% of 602 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
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's 699 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4027595
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hauptman Ham, LLP
- City
- Alexandria, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22314
- Phone
- (703) 535-7360
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kwang Yup Chae'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.
Same firm affiliation: Hauptman Ham, LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Alexandria, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Kwang Yup Chae: closest NY bar admission year outside VA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~510 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
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 Kwang Yup Chae licensed?
Kwang Yup Chae is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kwang Yup Chae admitted to the bar?
Kwang Yup Chae was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Kwang Yup Chae go to law school?
Kwang Yup Chae attended American University Washington D.C. College of Law.
What company does Kwang Yup Chae work for?
Kwang Yup Chae is associated with Hauptman Ham, LLP in Alexandria, VA.
Is Kwang Yup Chae in good standing?
Yes, Kwang Yup Chae holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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