New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure
University Of Aberdeen, Scotland, Uk alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2994309
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Aberdeen, Scotland, Uk
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure is registered as bar number 2994309 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under African Development Bank, located in Plateau-Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, UK.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2994309
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- African Development Bank
- City
- Plateau-Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Phone
- +225 07 77 30 68 08
Education
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, UK
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 firm affiliation: African Development Bank
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (1999), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1999 whose listed office city differs from Plateau-Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure with the closest admission year to 1999. 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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Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Omesiri Akpofure licensed?
Omesiri Akpofure is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure admitted to the bar?
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure go to law school?
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure attended UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, UK.
What company does Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure work for?
Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure is associated with African Development Bank in Plateau-Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
Is Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure in good standing?
No, Omesiri Sotonye Akpofure carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.