New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jesse Shepherd Sommer
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Fultonville, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4992012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Jesse Shepherd Sommer has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4992012 on the New York register belongs to Jesse Shepherd Sommer, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Montgomery County Public Defender, located in Fultonville, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12072. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Jesse Shepherd Sommer 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Jesse Shepherd Sommer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Jesse compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jesse Shepherd Sommer is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 64% higher than 36% of 998 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4992012
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Montgomery County Public Defender
- City
- Fultonville, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12072
- Phone
- (518) 853-8305
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jesse Shepherd Sommer'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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Jesse Shepherd Sommer'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 Jesse Sommer licensed?
Jesse Sommer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jesse Shepherd Sommer admitted to the bar?
Jesse Shepherd Sommer has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Jesse Shepherd Sommer go to law school?
Jesse Shepherd Sommer attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Jesse Shepherd Sommer work for?
Jesse Shepherd Sommer is associated with Montgomery County Public Defender in Fultonville, NY.
Is Jesse Shepherd Sommer in good standing?
Yes, Jesse Shepherd Sommer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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