New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Wakako Ohga Byer

New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Seattle, WA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2008
Admitted
18
Years in bar
4636304
NY reg #

The record in one line

Wakako Ohga Byer has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

18 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2008
18 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York Law School
70.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4636304
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Wakako Ohga Byer carries New York bar registration 4636304, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Moss Adams LLP, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98104. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Wakako Ohga Byer 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

Wakako Ohga Byer was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.

18 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Wakako compares to fellow New York Law School alumni

Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Wakako Ohga Byer is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

18 years vs. New York Law School alumni

Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school

18 Top 49% higher than 51% of 7,974 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

New York Law School's active-bar rate

Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.2%
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2008 admission class today

Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years2008 class 66.2% 68.2% ▲ +3.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2008 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4636304
Year Admitted
2008 (18 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Moss Adams LLP
ZIP Code
98104
Phone
(206) 302-6640

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wakako Ohga Byer'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

Wakako Ohga Byer'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 Wakako Byer licensed?

Wakako Byer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wakako Ohga Byer admitted to the bar?

Wakako Ohga Byer was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Where did Wakako Ohga Byer go to law school?

Wakako Ohga Byer attended New York Law School.

What company does Wakako Ohga Byer work for?

Wakako Ohga Byer is associated with Moss Adams LLP in Seattle, WA.

Is Wakako Ohga Byer in good standing?

Yes, Wakako Ohga Byer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.