New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sameer Mahendra Ashar
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Irvine, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3017738
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Sameer Mahendra Ashar ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3017738 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sameer Mahendra Ashar, 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 Uc Irvine School Of Law, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92617. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Sameer Mahendra Ashar 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 Sameer Mahendra Ashar's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Sameer compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Sameer Mahendra Ashar is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3017738
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Uc Irvine School Of Law
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92617
- Phone
- (949) 824-3710
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sameer Mahendra Ashar'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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Sameer Mahendra Ashar'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 Sameer Ashar licensed?
Sameer Ashar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sameer Mahendra Ashar admitted to the bar?
Sameer Mahendra Ashar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Sameer Mahendra Ashar go to law school?
Sameer Mahendra Ashar attended HARVARD.
What company does Sameer Mahendra Ashar work for?
Sameer Mahendra Ashar is associated with Uc Irvine School Of Law in Irvine, CA.
Is Sameer Mahendra Ashar in good standing?
Yes, Sameer Mahendra Ashar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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