New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Samuel D. Hester
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Utica, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1172212
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samuel D. Hester appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samuel D. Hester is registered as bar number 1172212 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sauders Kahler LLP, located in Utica, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13501. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 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 Samuel compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Samuel D. Hester is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% 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
- 1172212
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sauders Kahler LLP
- City
- Utica, NY
- County
- Oneida
- ZIP Code
- 13501
- Phone
- (315) 733-0419
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel D. Hester'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samuel Hester licensed?
Samuel Hester is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel D. Hester admitted to the bar?
Samuel D. Hester's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Samuel D. Hester go to law school?
Samuel D. Hester attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Samuel D. Hester work for?
Samuel D. Hester is associated with Sauders Kahler LLP in Utica, NY.
Is Samuel D. Hester in good standing?
Not currently, Samuel D. Hester'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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