New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sonya Gale Bonneau
Uc Berkeley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2746139
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Sonya Gale Bonneau ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Uc Berkeley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2746139 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sonya Gale Bonneau, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Georgetown University Law Center, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UC BERKELEY.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Sonya Gale Bonneau 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 Sonya Gale Bonneau's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Sonya compares to fellow Uc Berkeley alumni
Among the 68 Uc Berkeley graduates in the New York register, Sonya Gale Bonneau is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Uc Berkeley alumni
Years since admission - 68 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 12% higher than 88% of 68 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 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2746139
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Georgetown University Law Center
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 662-9459
Education
UC BERKELEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonya Gale Bonneau'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 Sonya Bonneau licensed?
Sonya Bonneau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonya Gale Bonneau admitted to the bar?
Sonya Gale Bonneau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Sonya Gale Bonneau go to law school?
Sonya Gale Bonneau attended UC BERKELEY.
What company does Sonya Gale Bonneau work for?
Sonya Gale Bonneau is associated with Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC.
Is Sonya Gale Bonneau in good standing?
Yes, Sonya Gale Bonneau 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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