New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng
South Texas College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Houston, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5185483
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- South Texas College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5185483 on the New York register belongs to Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng, currently in active 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 Cheng & Associates, PLLC, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77056. Educational background: South Texas College of Law (181 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Pei-Lin compares to fellow South Texas College Of Law alumni
Among the 135 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 63% higher than 37% of 135 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College Of Law's 181 alumni in the New York register, 75.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
South Texas College Of Law 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5185483
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cheng & Associates, PLLC
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77056
- Phone
- (832) 788-8840
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng'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
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 Pei-Lin Cheng licensed?
Pei-Lin Cheng is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng admitted to the bar?
Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng go to law school?
Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng attended South Texas College of Law.
What company does Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng work for?
Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng is associated with Cheng & Associates, PLLC in Houston, TX.
Is Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng in good standing?
Yes, Pei-Lin Kathy Cheng holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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