New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ming Wai Viola So
Ucla alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Houston, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5599360
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ming Wai Viola So appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2018 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 8 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Ucla
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ming Wai Viola So is registered as bar number 5599360 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
Practice address is listed under Dnow, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77041. Educational background: UCLA (343 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.
How Ming Wai compares to fellow Ucla alumni
Among the 252 Ucla graduates in the New York register, Ming Wai Viola So is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Ucla alumni
Years since admission - 252 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 252 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
Ucla's active-bar rate
Of Ucla's 343 alumni in the New York register, 63.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ucla alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5599360
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dnow
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77041
- Phone
- (281) 823-4700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ming Wai Viola So'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
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 Ming Wai So licensed?
Ming Wai So is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ming Wai Viola So admitted to the bar?
Ming Wai Viola So has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Ming Wai Viola So go to law school?
Ming Wai Viola So attended UCLA.
What company does Ming Wai Viola So work for?
Ming Wai Viola So is associated with Dnow in Houston, TX.
Is Ming Wai Viola So in good standing?
Not currently, Ming Wai Viola So's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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