New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sarah Linnell Bessell
The George Washington Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5427372
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Sarah Linnell Bessell has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The George Washington Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5427372 on the New York register belongs to Sarah Linnell Bessell, 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 Washington Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights And Urban Affairs, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL (23 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sarah Linnell Bessell 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Sarah Linnell Bessell sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The George Washington Law School's active-bar rate
Of The George Washington Law School's 23 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The George Washington Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5427372
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Washington Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights And Urban Affairs
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 813-1295
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Linnell Bessell'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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Sarah Linnell Bessell'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 Sarah Bessell licensed?
Sarah Bessell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Linnell Bessell admitted to the bar?
Sarah Linnell Bessell has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sarah Linnell Bessell go to law school?
Sarah Linnell Bessell attended THE GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Sarah Linnell Bessell work for?
Sarah Linnell Bessell is associated with Washington Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights And Urban Affairs in Washington, DC.
Is Sarah Linnell Bessell in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Linnell Bessell 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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