New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sheila Marie Murphy
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2260834
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Sheila Marie Murphy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2260834 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sheila Marie Murphy, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Focus Forward Consulting, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10280. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Sheila Marie Murphy 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 Sheila Marie Murphy's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Sheila compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Sheila Marie Murphy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,518 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 Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2260834
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Focus Forward Consulting
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10280
- Phone
- (718) 578-2443
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sheila Marie Murphy'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Sheila Marie Murphy with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Sheila Marie Murphy'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 Sheila Murphy licensed?
Sheila Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sheila Marie Murphy admitted to the bar?
Sheila Marie Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Sheila Marie Murphy go to law school?
Sheila Marie Murphy attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What company does Sheila Marie Murphy work for?
Sheila Marie Murphy is associated with Focus Forward Consulting in New York, NY.
Is Sheila Marie Murphy in good standing?
Yes, Sheila Marie Murphy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.