New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes

American University Wcl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Rockville, MD. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2015
Admitted
11
Years in bar
5370911
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2015, Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

11 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
American University Wcl

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2015
11 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University Wcl
90% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5370911
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5370911 on the New York register belongs to Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes, currently in active 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 Lafontaine & Law Associates, located in Rockville, MD, ZIP 20850. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WCL (40 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes 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

11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

11 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

American University Wcl's active-bar rate

Of American University Wcl's 40 alumni in the New York register, 90% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University Wcl alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%90%
American University Wcl alumni, active-bar rate

The 2015 admission class today

Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2015 class 66.2% 90.7% ▲ +37.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2015 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5370911
Year Admitted
2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Lafontaine & Law Associates
ZIP Code
20850
Phone
(301) 424-6339

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes'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 Claudia Cedeno Cortes licensed?

Claudia Cedeno Cortes is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes admitted to the bar?

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes has been on the New York bar register since 2015.

Where did Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes go to law school?

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WCL.

What company does Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes work for?

Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes is associated with Lafontaine & Law Associates in Rockville, MD.

Is Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes in good standing?

Yes, Claudia Sandra Cedeno Cortes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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