New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jill Ellen Sandford
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Portsmouth, NH. 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
- 2531010
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Jill Ellen Sandford 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"
- #13 of 36
- by tenure in Portsmouth office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2531010 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jill Ellen Sandford, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Firstlight Fiber, Inc., located in Portsmouth, NH, ZIP 03801. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,285 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Jill Ellen Sandford 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 Jill Ellen Sandford's 33 years since admission in 1993.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Portsmouth, NH office peers
Within Portsmouth, NH's 36-attorney local set, Jill Ellen Sandford is #13 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Portsmouth attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #13
- City cohort
- 36
- Local percentile
- 33rd
- Admitted
- 1993
Nearest tenure peers in Portsmouth
- Frank Winsor Getman Jr admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Hope Morrow Flynn admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Christopher Cole admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Catherine M. Anderson admitted 1997 · 29 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.
How Jill compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,944 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Jill Ellen Sandford is longer-tenured than 99%.
33 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,944 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,944 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 · August 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,285 alumni in the New York register, 73.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2531010
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Firstlight Fiber, Inc.
- City
- Portsmouth, NH
- ZIP Code
- 03801
- Phone
- (914) 907-7623
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jill Ellen Sandford'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jill Sandford licensed?
Jill Sandford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jill Ellen Sandford admitted to the bar?
Jill Ellen Sandford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Jill Ellen Sandford go to law school?
Jill Ellen Sandford attended Albany Law School.
What company does Jill Ellen Sandford work for?
Jill Ellen Sandford is associated with Firstlight Fiber, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH.
Is Jill Ellen Sandford in good standing?
Yes, Jill Ellen Sandford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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