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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Catolica Portuguesa
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2888832
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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

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.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

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
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.

Before you rely on this record

Sofia Amorim Cerqueira Santo Serra'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 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.