New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Jacksonville, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4293528
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle carries New York bar registration 4293528, an established, active practitioner in 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 Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C., located in Jacksonville, NC, ZIP 28540. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,252 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Paul compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,805 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle is longer-tenured than 77%.
21 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,805 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 23% higher than 77% of 2,805 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,252 alumni in the New York register, 83.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4293528
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C.
- City
- Jacksonville, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28540
- Phone
- (910) 347-3344
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Duke University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2005 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Jacksonville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle with the closest admission year to 2005. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Castle licensed?
Paul Castle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle admitted to the bar?
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle go to law school?
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle work for?
Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle is associated with Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C. in Jacksonville, NC.
Is Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle in good standing?
Yes, Paul Younwoo Kwak Castle holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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