New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michelle Joanne Kwok

University Of New South Wales, Australia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5269279
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michelle Joanne Kwok appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

12 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of New South Wales, Australia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of New South Wales, Australia
65% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5269279
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michelle Joanne Kwok is registered as bar number 5269279 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Hong Kong. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (24 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

University Of New South Wales, Australia's active-bar rate

Of University Of New South Wales, Australia's 24 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of New South Wales, Australia alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65%
University Of New South Wales, Australia alumni, active-bar rate

The 2014 admission class today

Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5269279
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

City
Hong Kong
Phone
852 37690375

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michelle Joanne Kwok's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Michelle Joanne Kwok is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michelle Kwok licensed?

Michelle Kwok is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michelle Joanne Kwok admitted to the bar?

Michelle Joanne Kwok has been on the New York bar register since 2014.

Where did Michelle Joanne Kwok go to law school?

Michelle Joanne Kwok attended UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA.

Is Michelle Joanne Kwok in good standing?

Not currently, Michelle Joanne Kwok's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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