New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sean R. Sterling
University At Buffalo Law School,The State University Of New York (Sun alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Watertown, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5014212
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Sean R. Sterling has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo Law School,The State University Of New York (Sun
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5014212 on the New York register belongs to Sean R. Sterling, 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 Jefferson County Dss, located in Watertown, NY (Jefferson County), ZIP 13601. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL,THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUN (33 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sean R. Sterling 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Sean R. Sterling sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University At Buffalo Law School,The State University Of New York (Sun's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo Law School,The State University Of New York (Sun's 33 alumni in the New York register, 87.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo Law School,The State University Of New York (Sun alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5014212
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jefferson County Dss
- City
- Watertown, NY
- County
- Jefferson
- ZIP Code
- 13601
- Phone
- (315) 779-5918
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean R. Sterling'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 Sterling licensed?
Sean Sterling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean R. Sterling admitted to the bar?
Sean R. Sterling has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Sean R. Sterling go to law school?
Sean R. Sterling attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL,THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUN.
What company does Sean R. Sterling work for?
Sean R. Sterling is associated with Jefferson County Dss in Watertown, NY.
Is Sean R. Sterling in good standing?
Yes, Sean R. Sterling 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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