New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Yao Xiao
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Newark, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5026570
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Yao Xiao has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5026570 on the New York register belongs to Yao Xiao, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General, located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Yao Xiao is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Yao Xiao sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Yao compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,215 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Yao Xiao is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,215 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 86% higher than 14% of 2,215 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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5026570
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General
- City
- Newark, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07102
- Phone
- (973) 648-3716
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Yao Xiao'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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Yao Xiao's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yao Xiao licensed?
Yao Xiao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Yao Xiao admitted to the bar?
Yao Xiao has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Yao Xiao go to law school?
Yao Xiao attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Yao Xiao work for?
Yao Xiao is associated with New Jersey Office Of The Attorney General in Newark, NJ.
Is Yao Xiao in good standing?
Yes, Yao Xiao 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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