New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Richard Yao-Wei Wong
The University Of Hong Kong alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2025. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2025
- Admitted
- 1
- Years in bar
- 6260848
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Yao-Wei Wong is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2025 and on active status for 1 year so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 1 yr
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Hong Kong
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Yao-Wei Wong holds bar number 6260848 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vanguard Law Group, located in Vancouer. Educational background: The University of Hong Kong (135 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Richard Yao-Wei Wong counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Yao-Wei Wong is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2025. The histogram below shows where 1 year of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
1 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard Yao-Wei compares to fellow The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Among the 105 The University Of Hong Kong graduates in the New York register, Richard Yao-Wei Wong is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
1 years vs. The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Years since admission - 105 NY-registered alumni of this school
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 105 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 University Of Hong Kong's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Hong Kong's 135 alumni in the New York register, 89.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Hong Kong alumni, active-bar rate
The 2025 admission class today
Of the 9,764 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2025, 100% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6260848
- Year Admitted
- 2025 (1 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vanguard Law Group
- City
- Vancouer
- Phone
- (604) 696-6710
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Yao-Wei Wong'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 Richard Yao-Wei Wong licensed?
Richard Yao-Wei Wong is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Yao-Wei Wong admitted to the bar?
Richard Yao-Wei Wong was admitted to the New York bar in 2025, 1 year ago.
Where did Richard Yao-Wei Wong go to law school?
Richard Yao-Wei Wong attended The University of Hong Kong.
What company does Richard Yao-Wei Wong work for?
Richard Yao-Wei Wong is associated with Vanguard Law Group in Vancouer.
Is Richard Yao-Wei Wong in good standing?
Yes, Richard Yao-Wei Wong holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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