New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sharon Lesley Taraska
Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. 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
- 2729242
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Sharon Lesley Taraska 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
- Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2729242 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sharon Lesley Taraska, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: Penn State University Dickinson School of Law (161 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Sharon Lesley Taraska 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 Lesley Taraska'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 Sharon compares to fellow Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni
Among the 141 Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sharon Lesley Taraska is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 141 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 2% higher than 98% of 141 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
Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law's 161 alumni in the New York register, 89.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Penn State University Dickinson School Of Law 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
- 2729242
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sharon Lesley Taraska'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 Taraska licensed?
Sharon Taraska is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sharon Lesley Taraska admitted to the bar?
Sharon Lesley Taraska's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Sharon Lesley Taraska go to law school?
Sharon Lesley Taraska attended Penn State University Dickinson School of Law.
Is Sharon Lesley Taraska in good standing?
Yes, Sharon Lesley Taraska 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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