New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff

Univ Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Bethesda, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1671130
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Univ Of North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of North Carolina
52.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1671130
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff is registered as bar number 1671130 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The Pels Law Firm, located in Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20814. Educational background: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA (99 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Sheri compares to fellow Univ Of North Carolina alumni

Among the 86 Univ Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. Univ Of North Carolina alumni

Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 21% higher than 79% of 86 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 60 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Univ Of North Carolina's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of North Carolina's 99 alumni in the New York register, 52.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%52.2%
Univ Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1671130
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
The Pels Law Firm
ZIP Code
20814
Phone
(443) 677-2169

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff licensed?

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff admitted to the bar?

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff go to law school?

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff attended UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA.

What company does Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff work for?

Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff is associated with The Pels Law Firm in Bethesda, MD.

Is Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff in good standing?

Not currently, Sheri Van Greenby Fanaroff's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.