New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra
University Catolica Portuguesa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2888832
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Catolica Portuguesa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2888832 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra, 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
Practice address is listed under Morais Leitao, Galvao Teles, Soares Da Silva & Associados, located in 4100-137 Porto. Educational background: UNIVERSITY CATOLICA PORTUGUESA.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra 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 Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2888832
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morais Leitao, Galvao Teles, Soares Da Silva & Associados
- City
- 4100-137 Porto
- Phone
- +351 22 6166950
Education
UNIVERSITY CATOLICA PORTUGUESA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra'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 Sofia Amorim Serra licensed?
Sofia Amorim Serra is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra admitted to the bar?
Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra go to law school?
Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra attended UNIVERSITY CATOLICA PORTUGUESA.
What company does Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra work for?
Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra is associated with Morais Leitao, Galvao Teles, Soares Da Silva & Associados in 4100-137 Porto.
Is Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra in good standing?
Yes, Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra 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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