New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Young Joo Hwang

Northwestern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2745149
NY reg #

The record in one line

Young Joo Hwang carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

30 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Northwestern Univ

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Law school
Northwestern Univ
Registration
2745149
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Young Joo Hwang is registered as bar number 2745149 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Kim & Chang, located in Seoul, ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIV.

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.

How Young compares to fellow Northwestern Univ alumni

Among the 59 Northwestern Univ graduates in the New York register, Young Joo Hwang is longer-tenured than 20%.

30 years vs. Northwestern Univ alumni

Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 80% higher than 20% of 59 fellow alumni

This attorney 25 80 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 · September 2026

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 67.2% 62.8% ▼ -6.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2745149
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Kim & Chang
City
Seoul
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 790-9090

Education

NORTHWESTERN UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Young Joo Hwang'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 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Young Joo Hwang with the closest admission year to 1996. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Young Joo Hwang 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 Young Hwang licensed?

Young Hwang is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Young Joo Hwang admitted to the bar?

Young Joo Hwang's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Young Joo Hwang go to law school?

Young Joo Hwang attended NORTHWESTERN UNIV.

What company does Young Joo Hwang work for?

Young Joo Hwang is associated with Kim & Chang in Seoul.

Is Young Joo Hwang in good standing?

No, Young Joo Hwang 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.