New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sarah Elizabeth Hicks
University At Buffalo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Cooperstown, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5531231
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Sarah Elizabeth Hicks has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5531231 on the New York register belongs to Sarah Elizabeth Hicks, 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 Otsego County Public Defender’S Office, located in Cooperstown, NY (Otsego County), ZIP 13326. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW (157 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sarah Elizabeth Hicks 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Sarah Elizabeth Hicks sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sarah compares to fellow University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni
Among the 100 University At Buffalo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sarah Elizabeth Hicks is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 100 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 100 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University At Buffalo School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo School Of Law's 157 alumni in the New York register, 86.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5531231
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Otsego County Public Defender’S Office
- City
- Cooperstown, NY
- County
- Otsego
- ZIP Code
- 13326
- Phone
- (607) 547-8772
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Elizabeth Hicks'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 Hicks licensed?
Sarah Hicks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Elizabeth Hicks admitted to the bar?
Sarah Elizabeth Hicks has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Sarah Elizabeth Hicks go to law school?
Sarah Elizabeth Hicks attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Sarah Elizabeth Hicks work for?
Sarah Elizabeth Hicks is associated with Otsego County Public Defender’S Office in Cooperstown, NY.
Is Sarah Elizabeth Hicks in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Elizabeth Hicks 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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