New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sara Elizabeth Behuniak
Western New England University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Canton, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5563002
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Sara Elizabeth Behuniak has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5563002 on the New York register belongs to Sara Elizabeth Behuniak, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under St. Lawrence County Public Defender, located in Canton, NY (St. Lawrence County), ZIP 13617. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY (65 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sara Elizabeth Behuniak is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Sara Elizabeth Behuniak sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sara compares to fellow Western New England University alumni
Among the 65 Western New England University graduates in the New York register, Sara Elizabeth Behuniak is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Western New England University alumni
Years since admission - 65 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 65 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England University's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University's 65 alumni in the New York register, 69.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western New England University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5563002
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- St. Lawrence County Public Defender
- City
- Canton, NY
- County
- St. Lawrence
- ZIP Code
- 13617
- Phone
- (315) 379-2115
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sara Elizabeth Behuniak'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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Sara Elizabeth Behuniak's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sara Behuniak licensed?
Sara Behuniak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sara Elizabeth Behuniak admitted to the bar?
Sara Elizabeth Behuniak has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Sara Elizabeth Behuniak go to law school?
Sara Elizabeth Behuniak attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sara Elizabeth Behuniak work for?
Sara Elizabeth Behuniak is associated with St. Lawrence County Public Defender in Canton, NY.
Is Sara Elizabeth Behuniak in good standing?
Yes, Sara Elizabeth Behuniak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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