New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Cheryl Janette Colston
William Mitchell College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3070844
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Cheryl Janette Colston ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- William Mitchell College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3070844 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cheryl Janette Colston, 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 Buffalo Sewer Authority, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: William Mitchell College of Law (92 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Cheryl Janette Colston 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 Cheryl Janette Colston's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 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
How Cheryl compares to fellow William Mitchell College Of Law alumni
Among the 78 William Mitchell College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Cheryl Janette Colston is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. William Mitchell College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 78 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 17% higher than 83% of 78 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
William Mitchell College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of William Mitchell College Of Law's 92 alumni in the New York register, 72.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
William Mitchell College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3070844
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Buffalo Sewer Authority
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 851-4664
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cheryl Janette Colston'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 Cheryl Colston licensed?
Cheryl Colston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl Janette Colston admitted to the bar?
Cheryl Janette Colston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Cheryl Janette Colston go to law school?
Cheryl Janette Colston attended William Mitchell College of Law.
What company does Cheryl Janette Colston work for?
Cheryl Janette Colston is associated with Buffalo Sewer Authority in Buffalo, NY.
Is Cheryl Janette Colston in good standing?
Yes, Cheryl Janette Colston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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