New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ellen Sears Rayhill

University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Utica, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2346047
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Ellen Sears Rayhill ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

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

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2346047
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2346047 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ellen Sears Rayhill, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Oneida County Law Dept, located in Utica, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13501. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Ellen Sears Rayhill 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 Ellen Sears Rayhill's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Ellen compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni

Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Ellen Sears Rayhill is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

36 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni

Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,300 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 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2346047
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Oneida County Law Dept
County
Oneida
ZIP Code
13501
Phone
(315) 798-5910

Education

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellen Sears Rayhill'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

Ellen Sears Rayhill'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 Ellen Rayhill licensed?

Ellen Rayhill is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellen Sears Rayhill admitted to the bar?

Ellen Sears Rayhill's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Ellen Sears Rayhill go to law school?

Ellen Sears Rayhill attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

What company does Ellen Sears Rayhill work for?

Ellen Sears Rayhill is associated with Oneida County Law Dept in Utica, NY.

Is Ellen Sears Rayhill in good standing?

Yes, Ellen Sears Rayhill holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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