New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Emma Devi Van Sertima

St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2025, registered office in Atlanta, GA. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2025
Admitted
1
Years in bar
6255780
NY reg #

The record in one line

Emma Devi Van Sertima is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2025 and on active status for 1 year so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.

1 yr
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 100%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St. John'S University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2025
1 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. John'S University School Of Law
85.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
6255780
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Emma Devi Van Sertima holds bar number 6255780 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Huff, Powell, & Bailey, LLC, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30309. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

As a recent addition to the register, Emma Devi Van Sertima counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Emma Devi Van Sertima is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2025. The histogram below shows where 1 year of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.

1 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

1 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 Emma compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni

Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Emma Devi Van Sertima is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

1 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school

1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 2,642 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%85.2%
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2025 admission class today

Of the 9,764 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2025, 100% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%80%100%120% Statewide, all years2025 class 66.2% 100% ▲ +51.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2025 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
6255780
Year Admitted
2025 (1 yrs · early career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Huff, Powell, & Bailey, LLC
ZIP Code
30309
Phone
(404) 892-4022

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Emma Devi Van Sertima'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

Emma Devi Van Sertima'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 Emma Van Sertima licensed?

Emma Van Sertima is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Emma Devi Van Sertima admitted to the bar?

Emma Devi Van Sertima was admitted to the New York bar in 2025, 1 year ago.

Where did Emma Devi Van Sertima go to law school?

Emma Devi Van Sertima attended St. John's University School of Law.

What company does Emma Devi Van Sertima work for?

Emma Devi Van Sertima is associated with Huff, Powell, & Bailey, LLC in Atlanta, GA.

Is Emma Devi Van Sertima in good standing?

Yes, Emma Devi Van Sertima holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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