New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Galya Raff Benak
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Great Neck, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2550648
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Galya Raff Benak ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2550648 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Galya Raff Benak, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sasson & Sheahan, located in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11023. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Galya Raff Benak 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 Galya Raff Benak's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Galya compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Galya Raff Benak is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,546 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
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2550648
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sasson & Sheahan
- City
- Great Neck, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11023
- Phone
- (516) 487-1602
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Galya Raff Benak'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
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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Galya Raff Benak'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 Galya Benak licensed?
Galya Benak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Galya Raff Benak admitted to the bar?
Galya Raff Benak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Galya Raff Benak go to law school?
Galya Raff Benak attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Galya Raff Benak work for?
Galya Raff Benak is associated with Sasson & Sheahan in Great Neck, NY.
Is Galya Raff Benak in good standing?
Yes, Galya Raff Benak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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