New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Albany, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4301230
NY reg #

The record in one line

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4301230
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka carries New York bar registration 4301230, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Albany Law School, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12208. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka 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

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

How Dale compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

21 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

21 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 2005 admission class today

Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 66.2% 82.9% ▲ +25.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4301230
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Albany Law School
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12208
Phone
(518) 445-2328

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka'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

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka'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 Dale Margolin-Cecka licensed?

Dale Margolin-Cecka is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka admitted to the bar?

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka go to law school?

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka work for?

Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka is associated with Albany Law School in Albany, NY.

Is Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka in good standing?

Yes, Dale Sophia Margolin-Cecka holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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