New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sean Hugh Rooney
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2734721
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Sean Hugh Rooney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2734721 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sean Hugh Rooney, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of Sean H. Rooney, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11242. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Sean Hugh Rooney 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 Hugh Rooney's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Sean Hugh Rooney is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 86% higher than 14% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2734721
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Sean H. Rooney
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11242
- Phone
- (718) 243-2168
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Hugh Rooney'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 Rooney licensed?
Sean Rooney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Hugh Rooney admitted to the bar?
Sean Hugh Rooney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Sean Hugh Rooney go to law school?
Sean Hugh Rooney attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sean Hugh Rooney work for?
Sean Hugh Rooney is associated with The Law Office Of Sean H. Rooney in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Sean Hugh Rooney in good standing?
Yes, Sean Hugh Rooney 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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