New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sharon Nicole Purcell
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4281408
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sharon Nicole Purcell has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sharon Nicole Purcell carries New York bar registration 4281408, an established, active practitioner in 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 Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sharon Nicole Purcell remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sharon Nicole Purcell was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Sharon compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Sharon Nicole Purcell is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,345 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4281408
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 429-3000
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sharon Nicole Purcell'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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Sharon Nicole Purcell's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sharon Purcell licensed?
Sharon Purcell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sharon Nicole Purcell admitted to the bar?
Sharon Nicole Purcell was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Sharon Nicole Purcell go to law school?
Sharon Nicole Purcell attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sharon Nicole Purcell work for?
Sharon Nicole Purcell is associated with Steptoe & Johnson, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Sharon Nicole Purcell in good standing?
Yes, Sharon Nicole Purcell 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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