New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Obert H. Chu
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Los Altos, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4236238
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Obert H. Chu appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Obert H. Chu is registered as bar number 4236238 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 Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, located in Los Altos, CA, ZIP 94022. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
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 Obert compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Obert H. Chu is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 83% higher than 17% of 1,967 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4236238
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP
- City
- Los Altos, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94022
- Phone
- (408) 207-4766
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Obert H. Chu'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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Obert H. Chu 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 Obert Chu licensed?
Obert Chu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Obert H. Chu admitted to the bar?
Obert H. Chu was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Obert H. Chu go to law school?
Obert H. Chu attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Obert H. Chu work for?
Obert H. Chu is associated with Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP in Los Altos, CA.
Is Obert H. Chu in good standing?
Not currently, Obert H. Chu'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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