New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Wei-Hung Chao

University Of Iowa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2959948
NY reg #

The record in one line

Wei-Hung Chao carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

27 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
University Of Iowa

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Iowa
64.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2959948
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Wei-Hung Chao is registered as bar number 2959948 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Chao Law Firm, PLLC, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77036. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (156 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Wei-Hung compares to fellow University Of Iowa alumni

Among the 126 University Of Iowa graduates in the New York register, Wei-Hung Chao is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

27 years vs. University Of Iowa alumni

Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 126 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 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

University Of Iowa's active-bar rate

Of University Of Iowa's 156 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64.3%
University Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2959948
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Chao Law Firm, PLLC
ZIP Code
77036
Phone
(713) 271-0852

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wei-Hung Chao's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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

Wei-Hung Chao carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wei-Hung Chao licensed?

Wei-Hung Chao is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wei-Hung Chao admitted to the bar?

Wei-Hung Chao's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Wei-Hung Chao go to law school?

Wei-Hung Chao attended UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.

What company does Wei-Hung Chao work for?

Wei-Hung Chao is associated with Chao Law Firm, PLLC in Houston, TX.

Is Wei-Hung Chao in good standing?

No, Wei-Hung Chao carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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