New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Wai Yan Kok
The University Of Hong Kong alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5847447
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Wai Yan Kok has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Hong Kong
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5847447 on the New York register belongs to Wai Yan Kok, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Hong Kong. Educational background: The University of Hong Kong (135 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Wai Yan Kok 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
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Wai Yan Kok sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Wai Yan compares to fellow The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Among the 105 The University Of Hong Kong graduates in the New York register, Wai Yan Kok is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Years since admission - 105 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 38% higher than 62% of 105 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 University Of Hong Kong's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Hong Kong's 135 alumni in the New York register, 89.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Hong Kong alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5847447
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- +852 2150 2900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wai Yan Kok'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 Wai Yan Kok licensed?
Wai Yan Kok is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wai Yan Kok admitted to the bar?
Wai Yan Kok has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Wai Yan Kok go to law school?
Wai Yan Kok attended The University of Hong Kong.
Is Wai Yan Kok in good standing?
Yes, Wai Yan Kok holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.