New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Steve Kuanjen Chen
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Pacific Palisades, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2022515
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steve Kuanjen Chen has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steve Kuanjen Chen has carried New York bar registration 2022515 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Trimax And Companies, LLC, located in Pacific Palisades, CA, ZIP 90272. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Steve Kuanjen Chen has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Steve Kuanjen Chen's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Steve compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Steve Kuanjen Chen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2022515
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Trimax And Companies, LLC
- ZIP Code
- 90272
- Phone
- (310) 230-0223
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steve Kuanjen 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
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 Steve Chen licensed?
Steve Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steve Kuanjen Chen admitted to the bar?
Steve Kuanjen Chen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Steve Kuanjen Chen go to law school?
Steve Kuanjen Chen attended HARVARD.
What company does Steve Kuanjen Chen work for?
Steve Kuanjen Chen is associated with Trimax And Companies, LLC in Pacific Palisades, CA.
Is Steve Kuanjen Chen in good standing?
Yes, Steve Kuanjen Chen 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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