New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sonal Sahel
Hofstra University, School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5449186
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Sonal Sahel has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University, School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5449186 on the New York register belongs to Sonal Sahel, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lyft, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Sonal Sahel is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Sonal Sahel sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5449186
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lyft
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (347) 690-0856
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonal Sahel'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 Sonal Sahel licensed?
Sonal Sahel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonal Sahel admitted to the bar?
Sonal Sahel has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sonal Sahel go to law school?
Sonal Sahel attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Sonal Sahel work for?
Sonal Sahel is associated with Lyft in New York, NY.
Is Sonal Sahel in good standing?
Yes, Sonal Sahel 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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