New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sonia Chand Jaipaul
Villanova School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Media, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1881580
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sonia Chand Jaipaul has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sonia Chand Jaipaul has carried New York bar registration 1881580 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Sonia Chand Jaipaul, located in Media, PA, ZIP 19063. Educational background: VILLANOVA SCHOOL OF LAW (58 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Sonia Chand Jaipaul has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sonia Chand Jaipaul's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sonia compares to fellow Villanova School Of Law alumni
Among the 58 Villanova School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sonia Chand Jaipaul is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Villanova School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 16% higher than 84% of 58 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova School Of Law's 58 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1881580
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sonia Chand Jaipaul
- City
- Media, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19063
- Phone
- (610) 566-6461
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonia Chand Jaipaul'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 Jaipaul licensed?
Sonia Jaipaul is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonia Chand Jaipaul admitted to the bar?
Sonia Chand Jaipaul's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Sonia Chand Jaipaul go to law school?
Sonia Chand Jaipaul attended VILLANOVA SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Sonia Chand Jaipaul work for?
Sonia Chand Jaipaul is associated with Sonia Chand Jaipaul in Media, PA.
Is Sonia Chand Jaipaul in good standing?
Yes, Sonia Chand Jaipaul holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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