New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Shining J. Hsu
Univ. Of California-Hastings College Of The Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4510723
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shining J. Hsu has held an active New York bar license for 19 years — admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. Of California-Hastings College Of The Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shining J. Hsu is registered as bar number 4510723 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2007, representing roughly 19 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Federal Trade Commission, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94103. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA-HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Shining J. Hsu was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4510723
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Trade Commission
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94103
- Phone
- (415) 848-5100
Education
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA-HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Shining J. Hsu's current status is "Currently registered".
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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Federal Trade Commission has been named in consumer complaints.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shining Hsu licensed?
Shining Hsu is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Shining J. Hsu admitted to the bar?
Shining J. Hsu was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Shining J. Hsu go to law school?
Shining J. Hsu attended UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA-HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW.
What company does Shining J. Hsu work for?
Shining J. Hsu is associated with Federal Trade Commission in San Francisco, CA.
Is Shining J. Hsu in good standing?
Yes, Shining J. Hsu has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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