New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Wen-Ching Lin
Southern Methodist Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Sunnyvale, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2488732
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Wen-Ching Lin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Methodist Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2488732 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wen-Ching Lin, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Offices Of Wen-Ching Lin, located in Sunnyvale, CA, ZIP 94087. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Wen-Ching Lin still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Wen-Ching Lin's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Wen-Ching compares to fellow Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Among the 51 Southern Methodist Univ graduates in the New York register, Wen-Ching Lin is longer-tenured than 25% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Southern Methodist Univ alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 75% higher than 25% of 51 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
Southern Methodist Univ's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist Univ's 51 alumni in the New York register, 45.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southern Methodist Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2488732
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Wen-Ching Lin
- City
- Sunnyvale, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94087
- Phone
- (408) 459-9828
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wen-Ching Lin'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 Wen-Ching Lin licensed?
Wen-Ching Lin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wen-Ching Lin admitted to the bar?
Wen-Ching Lin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Wen-Ching Lin go to law school?
Wen-Ching Lin attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV.
What company does Wen-Ching Lin work for?
Wen-Ching Lin is associated with Law Offices Of Wen-Ching Lin in Sunnyvale, CA.
Is Wen-Ching Lin in good standing?
Yes, Wen-Ching Lin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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