New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sarah M. Defranco
Nova Southeastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4782306
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sarah M. Defranco has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sarah M. Defranco carries New York bar registration 4782306, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Akerman LLP, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ZIP 33301. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (155 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sarah M. Defranco remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sarah M. Defranco was admitted in 2010, giving 16 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.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Nova Southeastern University alumni
Among the 155 Nova Southeastern University graduates in the New York register, Sarah M. Defranco is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. Nova Southeastern University alumni
Years since admission - 155 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 155 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
Nova Southeastern University's active-bar rate
Of Nova Southeastern University's 155 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Nova Southeastern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4782306
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akerman LLP
- City
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33301
- Phone
- (954) 759-8920
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah M. Defranco'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 Defranco licensed?
Sarah Defranco is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah M. Defranco admitted to the bar?
Sarah M. Defranco was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Sarah M. Defranco go to law school?
Sarah M. Defranco attended NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sarah M. Defranco work for?
Sarah M. Defranco is associated with Akerman LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Is Sarah M. Defranco in good standing?
Yes, Sarah M. Defranco holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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