New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sean Michael Newell
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4463774
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sean Michael Newell has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sean Michael Newell carries New York bar registration 4463774, 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
Practice address is listed under United States Department Of Justice, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20530. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sean Michael Newell 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
Sean Michael Newell was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 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 Sean compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Sean Michael Newell is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 79% higher than 21% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4463774
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Department Of Justice
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20530
- Phone
- (202) 532-4585
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Michael Newell'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 Sean Newell licensed?
Sean Newell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Michael Newell admitted to the bar?
Sean Michael Newell was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Sean Michael Newell go to law school?
Sean Michael Newell attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sean Michael Newell work for?
Sean Michael Newell is associated with United States Department Of Justice in Washington, DC.
Is Sean Michael Newell in good standing?
Yes, Sean Michael Newell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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