New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Shu Hamba

Indiana University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4205407
NY reg #

The record in one line

Shu Hamba has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Indiana University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Law school
Indiana University
55.1% active rate
Registration
4205407
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Shu Hamba carries New York bar registration 4205407, 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 Shimada Hamba Osajima, located in Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 1000004. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY (216 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Shu Hamba 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

Shu Hamba was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

How Shu compares to fellow Indiana University alumni

Among the 154 Indiana University graduates in the New York register, Shu Hamba is longer-tenured than 10%.

22 years vs. Indiana University alumni

Years since admission - 154 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 90% higher than 10% of 154 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 · September 2026

Indiana University's active-bar rate

Of Indiana University's 216 alumni in the New York register, 55.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%55.1%
Indiana University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68% Statewide, all years2004 class 67.2% 65.2% ▼ -3.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4205407
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Shimada Hamba Osajima
City
Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 1000004
Phone
+81-3-3217-5100

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Shu Hamba'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Shu Hamba with the closest admission year to 2004. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Shu Hamba's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shu Hamba licensed?

Shu Hamba is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Shu Hamba admitted to the bar?

Shu Hamba was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Shu Hamba go to law school?

Shu Hamba attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Shu Hamba work for?

Shu Hamba is associated with Shimada Hamba Osajima in Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 1000004.

Is Shu Hamba in good standing?

Yes, Shu Hamba holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.