New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lee W. Chang
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2973402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Lee W. Chang ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2973402 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lee W. Chang, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under City Of Jersey City, located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07307. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Lee W. Chang 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 Lee W. Chang's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Lee compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Lee W. Chang is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission - 215 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 99% higher than 1% of 215 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
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2973402
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- City Of Jersey City
- City
- Jersey City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07307
- Phone
- (551) 256-2573
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lee W. Chang'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 Lee Chang licensed?
Lee Chang is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lee W. Chang admitted to the bar?
Lee W. Chang's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Lee W. Chang go to law school?
Lee W. Chang attended FORDHAM UNIV.
What company does Lee W. Chang work for?
Lee W. Chang is associated with City Of Jersey City in Jersey City, NJ.
Is Lee W. Chang in good standing?
Yes, Lee W. Chang holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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