New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Po-Wen Yen

Southern Meth University; Western State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Irvine, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2556934
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael Po-Wen Yen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Southern Meth University; Western State University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Southern Meth University; Western State University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2556934
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2556934 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Po-Wen Yen, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Michael Po-Wen Yen Esq, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92604. Educational background: SOUTHERN METH UNIVERSITY; WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Michael Po-Wen Yen 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 Po-Wen Yen's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2556934
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Michael Po-Wen Yen Esq
ZIP Code
92604
Phone
(909) 632-6068

Education

SOUTHERN METH UNIVERSITY; WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Po-Wen Yen'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Po-Wen Yen'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 Michael Yen licensed?

Michael Yen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Po-Wen Yen admitted to the bar?

Michael Po-Wen Yen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Michael Po-Wen Yen go to law school?

Michael Po-Wen Yen attended SOUTHERN METH UNIVERSITY; WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michael Po-Wen Yen work for?

Michael Po-Wen Yen is associated with Michael Po-Wen Yen Esq in Irvine, CA.

Is Michael Po-Wen Yen in good standing?

Yes, Michael Po-Wen Yen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.