New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melody Chia-Yin Chen
University Of Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4577581
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melody Chia-Yin Chen has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toronto
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melody Chia-Yin Chen carries New York bar registration 4577581, 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 Bcsc, located in Vancouver. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (523 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melody Chia-Yin Chen 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
Melody Chia-Yin Chen was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 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 Melody compares to fellow University Of Toronto alumni
Among the 350 University Of Toronto graduates in the New York register, Melody Chia-Yin Chen is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. University Of Toronto alumni
Years since admission - 350 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 79% higher than 21% of 350 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
University Of Toronto's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toronto's 523 alumni in the New York register, 76.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4577581
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bcsc
- City
- Vancouver
- Phone
- (604) 899-6530
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melody Chia-Yin Chen'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 Melody Chen licensed?
Melody Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melody Chia-Yin Chen admitted to the bar?
Melody Chia-Yin Chen was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Melody Chia-Yin Chen go to law school?
Melody Chia-Yin Chen attended UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.
What company does Melody Chia-Yin Chen work for?
Melody Chia-Yin Chen is associated with Bcsc in Vancouver.
Is Melody Chia-Yin Chen in good standing?
Yes, Melody Chia-Yin Chen 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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