New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko
Indiana University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Fair Lawn, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4029609
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko 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"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Indiana University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko carries New York bar registration 4029609, 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 Columbia Bank, located in Fair Lawn, NJ, ZIP 07410. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY (218 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kwanghyon Thomas Ko 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
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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 Kwanghyon compares to fellow Indiana University alumni
Among the 156 Indiana University graduates in the New York register, Kwanghyon Thomas Ko is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Indiana University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 90% higher than 10% of 156 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
Indiana University's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University's 218 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Indiana University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4029609
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Columbia Bank
- City
- Fair Lawn, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07410
- Phone
- (201) 796-3600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko'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 Kwanghyon Ko licensed?
Kwanghyon Ko is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kwanghyon Thomas Ko admitted to the bar?
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Kwanghyon Thomas Ko go to law school?
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Kwanghyon Thomas Ko work for?
Kwanghyon Thomas Ko is associated with Columbia Bank in Fair Lawn, NJ.
Is Kwanghyon Thomas Ko in good standing?
Yes, Kwanghyon Thomas Ko holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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