New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Seongkoo Cheong

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4348322
NY reg #

The record in one line

Seongkoo Cheong carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2005 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

21 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Columbia

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Law school
Columbia
Registration
4348322
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Seongkoo Cheong is registered as bar number 4348322 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Kim & Chang, located in Seoul, 110-720. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,663 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Seongkoo compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Seongkoo Cheong is longer-tenured than 15%.

21 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

21 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

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.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 67.2% 85.6% ▲ +27.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
4348322
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Kim & Chang
City
Seoul, 110-720
Phone
82-2-3703-1210

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Seongkoo Cheong's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Seongkoo Cheong carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seongkoo Cheong licensed?

Seongkoo Cheong is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Seongkoo Cheong admitted to the bar?

Seongkoo Cheong was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Seongkoo Cheong go to law school?

Seongkoo Cheong attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Seongkoo Cheong work for?

Seongkoo Cheong is associated with Kim & Chang in Seoul, 110-720.

Is Seongkoo Cheong in good standing?

No, Seongkoo Cheong carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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