New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Sarah Muriel Pelham

University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Nashville, TN. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5494943
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sarah Muriel Pelham carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2017 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

9 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Virginia School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia School Of Law
83.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5494943
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sarah Muriel Pelham is registered as bar number 5494943 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Bass Berry & Sims Plc, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW (4,405 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Sarah compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,429 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sarah Muriel Pelham is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,429 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,429 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.1%
University Of Virginia 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.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
5494943
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Bass Berry & Sims Plc
ZIP Code
37201
Phone
(615) 742-7831

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sarah Muriel Pelham's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Sarah Muriel Pelham carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sarah Pelham licensed?

Sarah Pelham is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sarah Muriel Pelham admitted to the bar?

Sarah Muriel Pelham has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Sarah Muriel Pelham go to law school?

Sarah Muriel Pelham attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Sarah Muriel Pelham work for?

Sarah Muriel Pelham is associated with Bass Berry & Sims Plc in Nashville, TN.

Is Sarah Muriel Pelham in good standing?

No, Sarah Muriel Pelham carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.