New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sarah Elizabeth Downing
William & Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4054565
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sarah Elizabeth Downing has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- William & Mary
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sarah Elizabeth Downing carries New York bar registration 4054565, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: WILLIAM & MARY (127 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sarah Elizabeth Downing 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 Elizabeth Downing was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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 Sarah compares to fellow William & Mary alumni
Among the 114 William & Mary graduates in the New York register, Sarah Elizabeth Downing is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. William & Mary alumni
Years since admission - 114 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 51% higher than 49% of 114 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
William & Mary's active-bar rate
Of William & Mary's 127 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
William & Mary alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4054565
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (202) 302-4155
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Elizabeth Downing'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 Downing licensed?
Sarah Downing is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Elizabeth Downing admitted to the bar?
Sarah Elizabeth Downing was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Sarah Elizabeth Downing go to law school?
Sarah Elizabeth Downing attended WILLIAM & MARY.
Is Sarah Elizabeth Downing in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Elizabeth Downing 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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