New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Margaret Chow
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in San Jose, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4705562
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Margaret Chow has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Margaret Chow carries New York bar registration 4705562, 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 Couchbase, Inc., located in San Jose, CA, ZIP 95117. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Margaret Chow 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
Margaret Chow was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Margaret compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Margaret Chow is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 32% higher than 68% of 2,131 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4705562
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Couchbase, Inc.
- City
- San Jose, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95117
- Phone
- (203) 215-8515
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Margaret Chow'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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Margaret Chow'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 Margaret Chow licensed?
Margaret Chow is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Margaret Chow admitted to the bar?
Margaret Chow was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Margaret Chow go to law school?
Margaret Chow attended Yale Law School.
What company does Margaret Chow work for?
Margaret Chow is associated with Couchbase, Inc. in San Jose, CA.
Is Margaret Chow in good standing?
Yes, Margaret Chow 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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