New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Donald Alvin Sonnefeld
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5882782
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Alvin Sonnefeld appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 2021 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 5 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Alvin Sonnefeld is registered as bar number 5882782 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Donald compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Donald Alvin Sonnefeld is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 77% higher than 23% of 2,517 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
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 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 5882782
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Alvin Sonnefeld's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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.
Verify This Attorney
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Donald Alvin Sonnefeld is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Donald Sonnefeld licensed?
Donald Sonnefeld is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Alvin Sonnefeld admitted to the bar?
Donald Alvin Sonnefeld has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Donald Alvin Sonnefeld go to law school?
Donald Alvin Sonnefeld attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
Is Donald Alvin Sonnefeld in good standing?
Not currently, Donald Alvin Sonnefeld's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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