New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Charles Albert Sterling
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4896825
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Charles Albert Sterling has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Charles Albert Sterling carries New York bar registration 4896825, an established, active practitioner in 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 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Charles Albert Sterling remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Charles Albert Sterling was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Charles compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Charles Albert Sterling is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 85% higher than 15% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4896825
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 974-1918
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Charles Albert Sterling'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 Charles Sterling licensed?
Charles Sterling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Charles Albert Sterling admitted to the bar?
Charles Albert Sterling was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Charles Albert Sterling go to law school?
Charles Albert Sterling attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Charles Albert Sterling work for?
Charles Albert Sterling is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Charles Albert Sterling in good standing?
Yes, Charles Albert Sterling 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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