New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Braima Fofanah
University Of Liberia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Alexandria, 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
- 3977402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Braima Fofanah carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 25 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #160 of 509
- by tenure in Alexandria office peers
- Law school
- University Of Liberia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Braima Fofanah is registered as bar number 3977402 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Alexandria, VA, ZIP 22312. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA LAW SCHOOL.
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.
Tenure among Alexandria, VA office peers
Most of the 509 NY-registered attorneys in Alexandria, VA outrank Braima Fofanah on tenure; this record sits at the 31st local percentile (rank #160). See the Alexandria attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #160
- City cohort
- 509
- Local percentile
- 31st
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Alexandria
- Alfred Basichas admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Jean-Paul Cass admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Victoria Ann Coward admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Tamara Garlani Frazier admitted 2001 · 25 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3977402
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Alexandria, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22312
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Braima Fofanah'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
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 admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Alexandria, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Braima Fofanah: closest NY bar admission year outside VA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~510 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2001)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Braima Fofanah 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 Braima Fofanah licensed?
Braima Fofanah is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Braima Fofanah admitted to the bar?
Braima Fofanah's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Braima Fofanah go to law school?
Braima Fofanah attended UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA LAW SCHOOL.
Is Braima Fofanah in good standing?
No, Braima Fofanah carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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