New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Samar Ali Shams
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4234225
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samar Ali Shams appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samar Ali Shams is registered as bar number 4234225 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Changes Immigration Ltd, located in London Sw1y 5ea. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Samar compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Samar Ali Shams is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 90% higher than 10% of 1,596 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
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4234225
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Changes Immigration Ltd
- City
- London Sw1y 5ea
- Phone
- 07591385033
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samar Ali Shams's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Samar Ali Shams is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samar Shams licensed?
Samar Shams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samar Ali Shams admitted to the bar?
Samar Ali Shams was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Samar Ali Shams go to law school?
Samar Ali Shams attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Samar Ali Shams work for?
Samar Ali Shams is associated with Changes Immigration Ltd in London Sw1y 5ea.
Is Samar Ali Shams in good standing?
Not currently, Samar Ali Shams's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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