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

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Law school
University Of Liberia Law School
Registration
3977402
NY registration #

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

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.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 67.2% 82.5% ▲ +22.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
3977402
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

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
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

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.

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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Before you rely on this record

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.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.