New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Jacob Steffan Sonner
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5300967
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Jacob Steffan Sonner has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5300967 on the New York register belongs to Jacob Steffan Sonner, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Phillips Lytle, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Jacob Steffan Sonner is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Jacob Steffan Sonner sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jacob compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Jacob Steffan Sonner is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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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 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5300967
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips Lytle, LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 504-5733
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jacob Steffan Sonner'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jacob Sonner licensed?
Jacob Sonner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jacob Steffan Sonner admitted to the bar?
Jacob Steffan Sonner has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Jacob Steffan Sonner go to law school?
Jacob Steffan Sonner attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Jacob Steffan Sonner work for?
Jacob Steffan Sonner is associated with Phillips Lytle, LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Jacob Steffan Sonner in good standing?
Yes, Jacob Steffan Sonner 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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