New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Cheryl L. Nielsen
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Lyons, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5449947
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Cheryl L. Nielsen has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5449947 on the New York register belongs to Cheryl L. Nielsen, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wayne County District Attorney'S Office, located in Lyons, NY (Wayne County), ZIP 14489. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Cheryl L. Nielsen is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Cheryl L. Nielsen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Cheryl L. Nielsen is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5449947
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wayne County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Lyons, NY
- County
- Wayne
- ZIP Code
- 14489
- Phone
- (315) 946-5905
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cheryl L. Nielsen'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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Cheryl L. Nielsen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cheryl Nielsen licensed?
Cheryl Nielsen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl L. Nielsen admitted to the bar?
Cheryl L. Nielsen has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Cheryl L. Nielsen go to law school?
Cheryl L. Nielsen attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Cheryl L. Nielsen work for?
Cheryl L. Nielsen is associated with Wayne County District Attorney'S Office in Lyons, NY.
Is Cheryl L. Nielsen in good standing?
Yes, Cheryl L. Nielsen 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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