New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sarah Deanna Cheong
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Mclean, VA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5389739
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Sarah Deanna Cheong 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
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5389739 on the New York register belongs to Sarah Deanna Cheong, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP, located in Mclean, VA, ZIP 22102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sarah Deanna Cheong 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 Deanna Cheong 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
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 Sarah compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Sarah Deanna Cheong is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,517 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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo 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
- 5389739
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- City
- Mclean, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22102
- Phone
- (703) 226-2800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Deanna Cheong'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 Sarah Cheong licensed?
Sarah Cheong is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Deanna Cheong admitted to the bar?
Sarah Deanna Cheong has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sarah Deanna Cheong go to law school?
Sarah Deanna Cheong attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Sarah Deanna Cheong work for?
Sarah Deanna Cheong is associated with Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP in Mclean, VA.
Is Sarah Deanna Cheong in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Deanna Cheong 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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