New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sara Elizabeth Destefano
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5787528
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Sara Elizabeth Destefano has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5787528 on the New York register belongs to Sara Elizabeth Destefano, currently in active 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 U.S. Department Of Justice, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sara Elizabeth Destefano 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Sara Elizabeth Destefano sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 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 University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sara Elizabeth Destefano is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,985 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
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5787528
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Department Of Justice
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20002
- Phone
- (202) 307-6545
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sara Elizabeth Destefano'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 Sara Destefano licensed?
Sara Destefano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sara Elizabeth Destefano admitted to the bar?
Sara Elizabeth Destefano has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Sara Elizabeth Destefano go to law school?
Sara Elizabeth Destefano attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Sara Elizabeth Destefano work for?
Sara Elizabeth Destefano is associated with U.S. Department Of Justice in Washington, DC.
Is Sara Elizabeth Destefano in good standing?
Yes, Sara Elizabeth Destefano 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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