New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sean Douglas O'Brien
University Of Wisconsin Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Schenectady, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2320620
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Sean Douglas O'Brien ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2320620 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sean Douglas O'Brien, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 City Of Schenectady, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12305. Educational background: University of Wisconsin Law School (393 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Sean Douglas O'Brien still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Sean Douglas O'Brien's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sean compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni
Among the 321 University Of Wisconsin Law School graduates in the New York register, Sean Douglas O'Brien is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni
Years since admission - 321 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 321 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
University Of Wisconsin Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin Law School's 393 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2320620
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- City Of Schenectady
- City
- Schenectady, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12305
- Phone
- (518) 382-5073
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Douglas O'Brien'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 O'Brien licensed?
Sean O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Douglas O'Brien admitted to the bar?
Sean Douglas O'Brien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Sean Douglas O'Brien go to law school?
Sean Douglas O'Brien attended University of Wisconsin Law School.
What company does Sean Douglas O'Brien work for?
Sean Douglas O'Brien is associated with City Of Schenectady in Schenectady, NY.
Is Sean Douglas O'Brien in good standing?
Yes, Sean Douglas O'Brien 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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