New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sharon L. Ames
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Fayetteville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1871391
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sharon L. Ames has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sharon L. Ames has carried New York bar registration 1871391 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Ames Immigration Law PLLC, located in Fayetteville, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13066. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Sharon L. Ames has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sharon L. Ames's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sharon compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sharon L. Ames is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1871391
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ames Immigration Law PLLC
- City
- Fayetteville, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13066
- Phone
- (315) 423-0282
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sharon L. Ames'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 Sharon Ames licensed?
Sharon Ames is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sharon L. Ames admitted to the bar?
Sharon L. Ames's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Sharon L. Ames go to law school?
Sharon L. Ames attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Sharon L. Ames work for?
Sharon L. Ames is associated with Ames Immigration Law PLLC in Fayetteville, NY.
Is Sharon L. Ames in good standing?
Yes, Sharon L. Ames holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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