New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Won Hyun Choi

Columbia Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2088011
NY reg #

The record in one line

Won Hyun Choi carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Columbia Univ

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
Columbia Univ
Registration
2088011
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Won Hyun Choi is registered as bar number 2088011 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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 Kim, Choi & Lim, located in 110-727 Seoul. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV.

State context & due diligence

A "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 Won Hyun compares to fellow Columbia Univ alumni

Among the 184 Columbia Univ graduates in the New York register, Won Hyun Choi is longer-tenured than 51%.

40 years vs. Columbia Univ alumni

Years since admission - 184 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 49% higher than 51% of 184 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 60 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 · August 2026

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2088011
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Kim, Choi & Lim
City
110-727 Seoul
Phone
(822) 725-4774

Education

COLUMBIA UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Won Hyun Choi's current status, "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%
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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.

Same firm affiliation: Kim, Choi & Lim

Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).

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Before you rely on this record

Won Hyun Choi carries a "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 Hyun Choi licensed?

Won Hyun Choi is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Won Hyun Choi admitted to the bar?

Won Hyun Choi's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Won Hyun Choi go to law school?

Won Hyun Choi attended COLUMBIA UNIV.

What company does Won Hyun Choi work for?

Won Hyun Choi is associated with Kim, Choi & Lim in 110-727 Seoul.

Is Won Hyun Choi in good standing?

No, Won Hyun Choi carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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