New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Won Hee Chough

Handong International Law School (J.D. Equivalent) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5026729
NY reg #

The record in one line

Won Hee Chough carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Handong International Law School (J.D. Equivalent)

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Law school
Handong International Law School (J.D. Equivalent)
Registration
5026729
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Won Hee Chough is registered as bar number 5026729 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

No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: HANDONG INTERNATIONAL LAW SCHOOL (J.D. EQUIVALENT).

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.

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 67.2% 69.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5026729
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Education

HANDONG INTERNATIONAL LAW SCHOOL (J.D. EQUIVALENT)

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Won Hee Chough's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Won Hee Chough 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 Won Hee Chough licensed?

Won Hee Chough is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Won Hee Chough admitted to the bar?

Won Hee Chough has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Won Hee Chough go to law school?

Won Hee Chough attended HANDONG INTERNATIONAL LAW SCHOOL (J.D. EQUIVALENT).

Is Won Hee Chough in good standing?

No, Won Hee Chough carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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