New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sonya Berenfeld Cole
Seton Hall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Matawan, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4971099
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sonya Berenfeld Cole has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sonya Berenfeld Cole carries New York bar registration 4971099, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fragomen, located in Matawan, NJ, ZIP 07747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL LAW SCHOOL (398 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sonya Berenfeld Cole 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
Sonya Berenfeld Cole was admitted in 2011, giving 15 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.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Seton Hall Law School alumni
Among the 316 Seton Hall Law School graduates in the New York register, Sonya Berenfeld Cole is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Seton Hall Law School alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 73% higher than 27% of 316 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
Seton Hall Law School's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall Law School's 398 alumni in the New York register, 65.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4971099
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fragomen
- City
- Matawan, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07747
- Phone
- (917) 628-0561
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonya Berenfeld Cole'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 Cole licensed?
Sonya Cole is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonya Berenfeld Cole admitted to the bar?
Sonya Berenfeld Cole was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Sonya Berenfeld Cole go to law school?
Sonya Berenfeld Cole attended SETON HALL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Sonya Berenfeld Cole work for?
Sonya Berenfeld Cole is associated with Fragomen in Matawan, NJ.
Is Sonya Berenfeld Cole in good standing?
Yes, Sonya Berenfeld Cole holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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