New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Valerie Hsieh Chu
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in San Diego, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4153722
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Valerie Hsieh Chu has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Valerie Hsieh Chu carries New York bar registration 4153722, 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 U.S. Attorney'S Office Southern District Of California, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92101. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Valerie Hsieh Chu 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
Valerie Hsieh Chu was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
How Valerie compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Valerie Hsieh Chu is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 76% higher than 24% of 928 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 · May 2026
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4153722
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Attorney'S Office Southern District Of California
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92101
- Phone
- (619) 546-6750
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Valerie Hsieh Chu'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 Valerie Chu licensed?
Valerie Chu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Valerie Hsieh Chu admitted to the bar?
Valerie Hsieh Chu was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Valerie Hsieh Chu go to law school?
Valerie Hsieh Chu attended NYU.
What company does Valerie Hsieh Chu work for?
Valerie Hsieh Chu is associated with U.S. Attorney'S Office Southern District Of California in San Diego, CA.
Is Valerie Hsieh Chu in good standing?
Yes, Valerie Hsieh Chu 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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