New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samya Burney
Harvard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Fresno, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2955029
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Samya Burney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2955029 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Samya Burney, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under California Court Of Appeal, 5th District, located in Fresno, CA, ZIP 93721. Educational background: HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Samya Burney 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 Samya Burney's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 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 Samya compares to fellow Harvard University alumni
Among the 97 Harvard University graduates in the New York register, Samya Burney is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Harvard University alumni
Years since admission - 97 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 61% higher than 39% of 97 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2955029
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- California Court Of Appeal, 5th District
- City
- Fresno, CA
- ZIP Code
- 93721
- Phone
- (559) 442-2713
Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samya Burney'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 Samya Burney licensed?
Samya Burney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samya Burney admitted to the bar?
Samya Burney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Samya Burney go to law school?
Samya Burney attended HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Samya Burney work for?
Samya Burney is associated with California Court Of Appeal, 5th District in Fresno, CA.
Is Samya Burney in good standing?
Yes, Samya Burney 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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