New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sami Beth Groff
Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2890390
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Sami Beth Groff ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2890390 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sami Beth Groff, 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 Nixon Peabody LLP, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Sami Beth Groff 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 Sami Beth Groff's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 Sami compares to fellow Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,138 Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Sami Beth Groff is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,138 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 69% higher than 31% of 1,138 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2890390
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nixon Peabody LLP
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 832-7543
Education
CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sami Beth Groff'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 Sami Groff licensed?
Sami Groff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sami Beth Groff admitted to the bar?
Sami Beth Groff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Sami Beth Groff go to law school?
Sami Beth Groff attended CARDOZO.
What company does Sami Beth Groff work for?
Sami Beth Groff is associated with Nixon Peabody LLP in Melville, NY.
Is Sami Beth Groff in good standing?
Yes, Sami Beth Groff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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