New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers
Duke Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5043344
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Duke Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers is registered as bar number 5043344 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: DUKE LAW.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5043344
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (323) 841-4755
Education
DUKE LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samuel De Villiers licensed?
Samuel De Villiers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers admitted to the bar?
Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers go to law school?
Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers attended DUKE LAW.
Is Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers in good standing?
No, Samuel Benjamin Charles De Villiers carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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