New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sonya Gidumal Chazin
American University/ Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 3001401
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Sonya Gidumal Chazin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University/ Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3001401 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sonya Gidumal Chazin, 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 The New York City Law Department, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY/ WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Sonya Gidumal Chazin 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 Gidumal Chazin's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3001401
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The New York City Law Department
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 356-0890
Education
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY/ WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonya Gidumal Chazin'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 Chazin licensed?
Sonya Chazin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonya Gidumal Chazin admitted to the bar?
Sonya Gidumal Chazin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Sonya Gidumal Chazin go to law school?
Sonya Gidumal Chazin attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY/ WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Sonya Gidumal Chazin work for?
Sonya Gidumal Chazin is associated with The New York City Law Department in New York, NY.
Is Sonya Gidumal Chazin in good standing?
Yes, Sonya Gidumal Chazin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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