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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Indiana University
52.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4029609
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 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

This attorney 5 45 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

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

0%100%New York avg66%52.3%
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.

65%65.5%66%66.5% Statewide, all years2002 class 66.2% 65.2% ▼ -1.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

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
ZIP Code
07410
Phone
(201) 796-3600

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
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

Kwanghyon Thomas Ko'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 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").

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