New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Chu
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Poway, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2856490
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael Chu ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2856490 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Chu, 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 Dingnow, Inc., located in Poway, CA, ZIP 92064. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Michael Chu 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 Michael Chu's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Chu is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 13% higher than 87% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2856490
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dingnow, Inc.
- City
- Poway, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92064
- Phone
- (646) 327-6200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Chu'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 Michael Chu licensed?
Michael Chu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Chu admitted to the bar?
Michael Chu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael Chu go to law school?
Michael Chu attended New York Law School.
What company does Michael Chu work for?
Michael Chu is associated with Dingnow, Inc. in Poway, CA.
Is Michael Chu in good standing?
Yes, Michael Chu 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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