New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Sa Liao

Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Merion Station, PA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2002
Admitted
24
Years in bar
4051587
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sa Liao has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

24 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4051587
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sa Liao carries New York bar registration 4051587, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Merion Station, PA, ZIP 19066. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Sa Liao remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Sa Liao was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

24 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Sa compares to fellow Columbia University alumni

Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Sa Liao is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

24 years vs. Columbia University alumni

Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school

24 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65%65.5%66%66.5% Statewide, all years2002 class 66.2% 65.2% ▼ -1.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4051587
Year Admitted
2002 (24 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
19066
Phone
(610) 667-0737

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sa Liao'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

Sa Liao'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 Sa Liao licensed?

Sa Liao is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sa Liao admitted to the bar?

Sa Liao was admitted to the bar in 2002.

Where did Sa Liao go to law school?

Sa Liao attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

Is Sa Liao in good standing?

Yes, Sa Liao holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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