New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Weiguo Chen
Franklin Pierce; Tsinghua University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Menlo Park, 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
- 4144457
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Weiguo Chen 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"
- #62 of 226
- by tenure in Menlo Park office peers
- Law school
- Franklin Pierce; Tsinghua University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Weiguo Chen carries New York bar registration 4144457, 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 Sheppard Mullin Richer & Hampton LLP, located in Menlo Park, CA, ZIP 94025. Educational background: FRANKLIN PIERCE; TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Weiguo Chen 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
Weiguo Chen was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Menlo Park, CA office peers
Most of the 226 NY-registered attorneys in Menlo Park, CA outrank Weiguo Chen on tenure; this record sits at the 27th local percentile (rank #62). See the Menlo Park attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #62
- City cohort
- 226
- Local percentile
- 27th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Menlo Park
- Maya Singer Blumenfeld admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Stefanie Raue Chalberg admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- David S. Chun admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Larry Bruce Kramer admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4144457
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sheppard Mullin Richer & Hampton LLP
- City
- Menlo Park, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94025
- Phone
- (650) 815-9773
Education
FRANKLIN PIERCE; TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Weiguo Chen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Weiguo Chen licensed?
Weiguo Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Weiguo Chen admitted to the bar?
Weiguo Chen was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Weiguo Chen go to law school?
Weiguo Chen attended FRANKLIN PIERCE; TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Weiguo Chen work for?
Weiguo Chen is associated with Sheppard Mullin Richer & Hampton LLP in Menlo Park, CA.
Is Weiguo Chen in good standing?
Yes, Weiguo Chen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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