New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sara Alexis Wells
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Boston, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4103818
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sara Alexis Wells has held an active New York bar license for 23 years — admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sara Alexis Wells is registered as bar number 4103818 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2003, representing roughly 23 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02110. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sara Alexis Wells was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Sara compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Sara Alexis Wells is longer-tenured than 17% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission — 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 83% higher than 17% of 1,967 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4103818
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02110
- Phone
- (617) 341-7720
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Sara Alexis Wells's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Wells licensed?
Sara Wells is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Sara Alexis Wells admitted to the bar?
Sara Alexis Wells was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Sara Alexis Wells go to law school?
Sara Alexis Wells attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sara Alexis Wells work for?
Sara Alexis Wells is associated with Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Sara Alexis Wells in good standing?
Yes, Sara Alexis Wells has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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