New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Abdulcadir M. Farah
American University, Wcl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Sterling, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3974615
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Abdulcadir M. Farah ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University, Wcl
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3974615 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Abdulcadir M. Farah, 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 Abdulcadir Farah, Esq., located in Sterling, VA, ZIP 20164. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WCL.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Abdulcadir M. Farah 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 Abdulcadir M. Farah's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3974615
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Abdulcadir Farah, Esq.
- City
- Sterling, VA
- ZIP Code
- 20164
- Phone
- (816) 517-7908
Education
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WCL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Abdulcadir M. Farah'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 Abdulcadir Farah licensed?
Abdulcadir Farah is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Abdulcadir M. Farah admitted to the bar?
Abdulcadir M. Farah's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Abdulcadir M. Farah go to law school?
Abdulcadir M. Farah attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WCL.
What company does Abdulcadir M. Farah work for?
Abdulcadir M. Farah is associated with Abdulcadir Farah, Esq. in Sterling, VA.
Is Abdulcadir M. Farah in good standing?
Yes, Abdulcadir M. Farah 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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