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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Nyu
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4153722
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 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

This attorney 5 40 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

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.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2003 class 66.2% 81% ▲ +22.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class

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
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
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

Valerie Hsieh Chu'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 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.