New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng
Harvard Law School 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
- 4261236
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng 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
- Harvard Law School
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng carries New York bar registration 4261236, an established, active practitioner 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 University Of Hong Kong, located in Hong Kong. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,712 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Thomas Kin Hon Cheng 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
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng 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
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 Thomas compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,724 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Kin Hon Cheng is longer-tenured than 70%.
22 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,724 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 30% higher than 70% of 8,724 fellow alumni
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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,712 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4261236
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of Hong Kong
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- 39172929
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng'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
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.
Same firm affiliation: University Of Hong Kong
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure Harvard Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from Hong Kong, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Thomas Kin Hon Cheng 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Cheng licensed?
Thomas Cheng is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Kin Hon Cheng admitted to the bar?
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Thomas Kin Hon Cheng go to law school?
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Thomas Kin Hon Cheng work for?
Thomas Kin Hon Cheng is associated with University Of Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
Is Thomas Kin Hon Cheng in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Kin Hon Cheng holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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