New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela
University Of Ibadan, Nigeria alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Lanham, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3941549
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 7
- by tenure in Lanham office peers
- Law school
- University Of Ibadan, Nigeria
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3941549 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela, 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 Law Offices Of Sofela & Associates, LLC, located in Lanham, MD, ZIP 20706. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela 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 Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Lanham, MD office peers
Within Lanham, MD's 7-attorney local set, Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Lanham attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 29th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Lanham
- Sonji Alise Moore admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Elisa M.T. Basnight admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Riche L Holmes admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Cindy Chandler admitted 1996 · 30 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3941549
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Sofela & Associates, LLC
- City
- Lanham, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20706
- Phone
- (301) 306-4266
Education
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Lanham, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela with the closest admission year to 2001. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ifeatu Sofela licensed?
Ifeatu Sofela is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela admitted to the bar?
Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela go to law school?
Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela attended UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA.
What company does Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela work for?
Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela is associated with Law Offices Of Sofela & Associates, LLC in Lanham, MD.
Is Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela in good standing?
Yes, Ifeatu Ifueko Sofela holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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