New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai
Southwestern Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Irvine, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4331716
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southwestern Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai carries New York bar registration 4331716, 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 Margaret Huang Esq, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92612. Educational background: Southwestern Law School (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai 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 Jia-Hwa Tsai was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 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 Margaret compares to fellow Southwestern Law School alumni
Among the 121 Southwestern Law School graduates in the New York register, Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Southwestern Law School alumni
Years since admission - 121 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 17% higher than 83% of 121 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
Southwestern Law School's active-bar rate
Of Southwestern Law School's 170 alumni in the New York register, 77.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Southwestern Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4331716
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Margaret Huang Esq
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92612
- Phone
- (626) 679-0145
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai'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 Margaret Tsai licensed?
Margaret Tsai is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai admitted to the bar?
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai go to law school?
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai attended Southwestern Law School.
What company does Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai work for?
Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai is associated with Margaret Huang Esq in Irvine, CA.
Is Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai in good standing?
Yes, Margaret Jia-Hwa Tsai holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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