New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sharon Lee Brinkman
University Of Maine alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Portland, ME. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2132538
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Sharon Lee Brinkman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Maine
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2132538 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sharon Lee Brinkman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sharon-Lee Brinkman- Young, located in Portland, ME, ZIP 04103. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (52 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Sharon Lee Brinkman 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 Sharon Lee Brinkman's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Sharon Lee compares to fellow University Of Maine alumni
Among the 52 University Of Maine graduates in the New York register, Sharon Lee Brinkman is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Maine alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 44% higher than 56% of 52 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 Maine's active-bar rate
Of University Of Maine's 52 alumni in the New York register, 63.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Maine alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2132538
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sharon-Lee Brinkman- Young
- City
- Portland, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04103
- Phone
- (207) 878-8142
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sharon Lee Brinkman'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 Lee Brinkman licensed?
Sharon Lee Brinkman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sharon Lee Brinkman admitted to the bar?
Sharon Lee Brinkman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Sharon Lee Brinkman go to law school?
Sharon Lee Brinkman attended UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
What company does Sharon Lee Brinkman work for?
Sharon Lee Brinkman is associated with Sharon-Lee Brinkman- Young in Portland, ME.
Is Sharon Lee Brinkman in good standing?
Yes, Sharon Lee Brinkman 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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