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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Western New England University
69.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5563002
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 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

This attorney 5 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%69.2%
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.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

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
County
St. Lawrence
ZIP Code
13617
Phone
(315) 379-2115

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

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").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.