New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Stephen Yang Chen

University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5647920
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Stephen Yang Chen has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law
84% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5647920
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5647920 on the New York register belongs to Stephen Yang Chen, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Us Department Of State, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20520. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Arizona James E Rogers College Law (130 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Stephen Yang Chen 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

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Stephen Yang Chen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Stephen compares to fellow University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law alumni

Among the 129 University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen Yang Chen is longer-tenured than 32% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law alumni

Years since admission - 129 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 68% higher than 32% of 129 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 50 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 · May 2026

University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law's 130 alumni in the New York register, 84% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%84%
University Of Arizona James E Rogers College Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5647920
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Us Department Of State
ZIP Code
20520
Phone
(202) 647-4000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Yang Chen'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Stephen Yang Chen'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 Stephen Chen licensed?

Stephen Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Yang Chen admitted to the bar?

Stephen Yang Chen has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Stephen Yang Chen go to law school?

Stephen Yang Chen attended University of Arizona James E Rogers College Law.

What company does Stephen Yang Chen work for?

Stephen Yang Chen is associated with Us Department Of State in Washington, DC.

Is Stephen Yang Chen in good standing?

Yes, Stephen Yang Chen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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