New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Sheryl Ann Edwards

Stetson University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Sarasota, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2973154
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Sheryl Ann Edwards ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

27 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Stetson University College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Stetson University College Of Law
79.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2973154
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2973154 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sheryl Ann Edwards, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The Edwards Law Firm, Pl, located in Sarasota, FL, ZIP 34236. Educational background: Stetson University College of Law (186 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 27 years on the register, Sheryl Ann Edwards 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 Sheryl Ann Edwards's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

27 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Sheryl compares to fellow Stetson University College Of Law alumni

Among the 169 Stetson University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sheryl Ann Edwards is longer-tenured than 92% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

27 years vs. Stetson University College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 169 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 8% higher than 92% of 169 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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

Stetson University College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Stetson University College Of Law's 186 alumni in the New York register, 79.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Stetson University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%79.6%
Stetson University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2973154
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
The Edwards Law Firm, Pl
ZIP Code
34236
Phone
(941) 363-0110

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sheryl Ann Edwards'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Sheryl Ann Edwards'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 Sheryl Edwards licensed?

Sheryl Edwards is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sheryl Ann Edwards admitted to the bar?

Sheryl Ann Edwards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Sheryl Ann Edwards go to law school?

Sheryl Ann Edwards attended Stetson University College of Law.

What company does Sheryl Ann Edwards work for?

Sheryl Ann Edwards is associated with The Edwards Law Firm, Pl in Sarasota, FL.

Is Sheryl Ann Edwards in good standing?

Yes, Sheryl Ann Edwards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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