New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sonia Kathleen Govea
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4087813
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sonia Kathleen Govea has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sonia Kathleen Govea carries New York bar registration 4087813, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Los Angeles Superior Court, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90012. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sonia Kathleen Govea remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sonia Kathleen Govea was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Sonia compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Sonia Kathleen Govea is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 fellow alumni
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
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4087813
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90012
- Phone
- (213) 633-0693
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonia Kathleen Govea'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 Sonia Govea licensed?
Sonia Govea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonia Kathleen Govea admitted to the bar?
Sonia Kathleen Govea was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Sonia Kathleen Govea go to law school?
Sonia Kathleen Govea attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Sonia Kathleen Govea work for?
Sonia Kathleen Govea is associated with Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Sonia Kathleen Govea in good standing?
Yes, Sonia Kathleen Govea 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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