New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sanford A. Church
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Albion, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1966241
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sanford A. Church has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sanford A. Church has carried New York bar registration 1966241 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orleans County County Court Judge, located in Albion, NY (Orleans County), ZIP 14411. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Sanford A. Church has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sanford A. Church's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sanford compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Sanford A. Church is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1966241
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orleans County County Court Judge
- City
- Albion, NY
- County
- Orleans
- ZIP Code
- 14411
- Phone
- (585) 283-6622
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sanford A. Church'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 Sanford Church licensed?
Sanford Church is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sanford A. Church admitted to the bar?
Sanford A. Church's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Sanford A. Church go to law school?
Sanford A. Church attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sanford A. Church work for?
Sanford A. Church is associated with Orleans County County Court Judge in Albion, NY.
Is Sanford A. Church in good standing?
Yes, Sanford A. Church holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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