New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Patricia Sacks Phelan

Washington University In St. Louis alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Paramus, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2354512
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Patricia Sacks Phelan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington University In St. Louis

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University In St. Louis
67.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2354512
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2354512 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Patricia Sacks Phelan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sinai Schools, located in Paramus, NJ, ZIP 07652. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS (245 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Patricia Sacks Phelan 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 Patricia Sacks Phelan's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

How Patricia compares to fellow Washington University In St. Louis alumni

Among the 228 Washington University In St. Louis graduates in the New York register, Patricia Sacks Phelan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

36 years vs. Washington University In St. Louis alumni

Years since admission - 228 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 228 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 60 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

Washington University In St. Louis's active-bar rate

Of Washington University In St. Louis's 245 alumni in the New York register, 67.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University In St. Louis alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.2%
Washington University In St. Louis alumni, active-bar rate

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2354512
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Sinai Schools
ZIP Code
07652
Phone
(917) 658-8731

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Patricia Sacks Phelan'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Patricia Sacks Phelan'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 Patricia Phelan licensed?

Patricia Phelan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Patricia Sacks Phelan admitted to the bar?

Patricia Sacks Phelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Patricia Sacks Phelan go to law school?

Patricia Sacks Phelan attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS.

What company does Patricia Sacks Phelan work for?

Patricia Sacks Phelan is associated with Sinai Schools in Paramus, NJ.

Is Patricia Sacks Phelan in good standing?

Yes, Patricia Sacks Phelan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.