New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Samantha Velez
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Carle Place, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4241444
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samantha Velez has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samantha Velez carries New York bar registration 4241444, an established, active practitioner in 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 Sokoloff Stern LLP, located in Carle Place, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11514. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Samantha Velez 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
Samantha Velez was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Samantha compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Samantha Velez is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,708 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 · May 2026
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4241444
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sokoloff Stern LLP
- City
- Carle Place, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11514
- Phone
- (516) 334-4500
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samantha Velez'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samantha Velez licensed?
Samantha Velez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samantha Velez admitted to the bar?
Samantha Velez was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Samantha Velez go to law school?
Samantha Velez attended FORDHAM.
What company does Samantha Velez work for?
Samantha Velez is associated with Sokoloff Stern LLP in Carle Place, NY.
Is Samantha Velez in good standing?
Yes, Samantha Velez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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